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A review by faeriekit
Let Me Out by Emmett Nahil, George Williams
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
OHO. Not for the squeamish, but if you're a fan of supernatural horror, reading up on MKULTRA, or other abuse-of-authority supernatural horror stories, you will LOVE this. If you're vaguely in the sphere of Stranger Things fans, the 1979 setting will likely strike a chord. I couldn't swear if it's period accurate, considering I was born in the nineties, but the setting is familiar and relevant to the story. If you're aware of and a fan of the queer punk movement, or understand anything about the reactive queer pagan/queer spiritual movement, or have met perhaps any queer satanist ever, this will definitely strike a chord. It might even be validatingly furious. What's more relatable than sheer rage?
This was a very, very fun read for me. The first thing I did was recommend it to my friends in the lovingly nicknamed body horror/supernatural/human experimentation fandom. I think it would be right up their alley. No cults, which is fair, but a fair amount of gripping terror! 10/10 would read again! Would recommend to my boss! To my friends! To my coworkers! To my cat, if I had one!
The released version I read doesn't have this cover, but eh. I like the published one better. Less strain on the eyes.
This was a very, very fun read for me. The first thing I did was recommend it to my friends in the lovingly nicknamed body horror/supernatural/human experimentation fandom. I think it would be right up their alley. No cults, which is fair, but a fair amount of gripping terror! 10/10 would read again! Would recommend to my boss! To my friends! To my coworkers! To my cat, if I had one!
The released version I read doesn't have this cover, but eh. I like the published one better. Less strain on the eyes.
Graphic: Gore, Hate crime, Torture, Blood, and Police brutality
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
Minor: Deadnaming