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A review by souleater99
No one Rides for Free by Judith Sonnet
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
NOTICE: THIS BOOK MAY NOT SUIT ALL READERS.
CONTENT WARNING: The book contains explicit sexual fantasies, sexual assault, murder, torture, incest, necrophilia, and other sensitive topics.
I enjoyed the epilogue by Judith Sonnet; however, despite my appreciation for splatterpunk and other extreme horror subgenres, I find stories that primarily focus on themes like rape and incest to be unappealing. If such elements are part of a larger, well-developed narrative, I can tolerate them with a purpose beyond shock value. Unfortunately, in this case, it felt like an excessive exploration of disturbing themes without sufficient plot and character development, missing the mark entirely. Although Judith Sonnet is typically a talented author whose works I enjoy, I cannot recommend this particular story.
Jodi and her children, Poppy and Ralph, embark on a cross-country road trip before the siblings head to college. Their journey takes an unexpected turn during a pit stop at a desert gas station, leading to a tragic outcome. The narrative, unfortunately, lacks the necessary depth in plot and characters and relies heavily on explicit violence, making it unsuitable for casual horror readers. While I appreciate stories that provoke a visceral reaction, this one falls short in terms of purpose and substance.
This book is tailored for readers who appreciate extreme horror, splatterpunk, and boundary-pushing narratives. However, if you are easily disturbed, I advise against reading this book. The story evokes a blend of "House of 1000 Corpses" and "The Last House on the Left (1972)," catering to those seeking intense and unsettling experiences in their horror literature.
CONTENT WARNING: The book contains explicit sexual fantasies, sexual assault, murder, torture, incest, necrophilia, and other sensitive topics.
I enjoyed the epilogue by Judith Sonnet; however, despite my appreciation for splatterpunk and other extreme horror subgenres, I find stories that primarily focus on themes like rape and incest to be unappealing. If such elements are part of a larger, well-developed narrative, I can tolerate them with a purpose beyond shock value. Unfortunately, in this case, it felt like an excessive exploration of disturbing themes without sufficient plot and character development, missing the mark entirely. Although Judith Sonnet is typically a talented author whose works I enjoy, I cannot recommend this particular story.
Jodi and her children, Poppy and Ralph, embark on a cross-country road trip before the siblings head to college. Their journey takes an unexpected turn during a pit stop at a desert gas station, leading to a tragic outcome. The narrative, unfortunately, lacks the necessary depth in plot and characters and relies heavily on explicit violence, making it unsuitable for casual horror readers. While I appreciate stories that provoke a visceral reaction, this one falls short in terms of purpose and substance.
This book is tailored for readers who appreciate extreme horror, splatterpunk, and boundary-pushing narratives. However, if you are easily disturbed, I advise against reading this book. The story evokes a blend of "House of 1000 Corpses" and "The Last House on the Left (1972)," catering to those seeking intense and unsettling experiences in their horror literature.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Death, Gore, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, and Excrement