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A review by emmalouisereads
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think, as with most short stories, some stories you enjoy and others just aren’t.
Many of these stories were only about 10 pages which I think is just not long enough for me to get invested.
I preferred the stories that were a little creepy, especially the longest story in the book ‘the kids who came back’. I didn’t particularly enjoy the stories that weren’t scary and instead were just absolutely vile (on purpose I’m sure). I had to take breaks between stories as some turned my stomach. So, if that’s what you’re looking for - this is the short story collection for you!
Many of these stories were only about 10 pages which I think is just not long enough for me to get invested.
I preferred the stories that were a little creepy, especially the longest story in the book ‘the kids who came back’. I didn’t particularly enjoy the stories that weren’t scary and instead were just absolutely vile (on purpose I’m sure). I had to take breaks between stories as some turned my stomach. So, if that’s what you’re looking for - this is the short story collection for you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Blood, Excrement, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Sexism, Transphobia, and Death of parent