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A review by unicornsbookshelf
Near the Bone by Christina Henry
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The concept was great but unfortunately, most of it fell flat to me. The characters were very one-dimensional. Most of the creature horror happened off-screen and was very much sidelined for the husband. I understand what it was trying to do but sadly it didn't work for me.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Body horror, Sexual violence, and Murder