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A review by nicnevin
The Plague Stones by James Brogden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I don't usually read horror but I do like plague stories, wonder why.
It's surprisingly paced with the horror and gore elements, dropping some here and there with most of the bloodshed at the end. The resolution seemed pretty obvious, unsure why the hell no one else tried it but I suppose the looking after our own angle that's weaved through the centuries meant it impossible.
My heart broke at a couple of places which I definitely did not expect. Interesting read over all but strongly suggest you scan through the warnings cause some of it is intense as hell.
It's surprisingly paced with the horror and gore elements, dropping some here and there with most of the bloodshed at the end. The resolution seemed pretty obvious, unsure why the hell no one else tried it but I suppose the looking after our own angle that's weaved through the centuries meant it impossible.
My heart broke at a couple of places which I definitely did not expect. Interesting read over all but strongly suggest you scan through the warnings cause some of it is intense as hell.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism