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A review by aingealwroth
Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Rereadability: 2.5*
Horror: 4.5*
Overall 3.75*
You should read this...
For the creepy-pasta, uncanny valley, Pleasantville unease that steadily builds through the first act.
For the cathartic religious trauma use and teen rebellions gone as they should.
For the sheer uniqueness of these twists and the shaming of those trying to "fix" queers.
Be warned that there is...
Body Horror. (Some of it a bit intensely described.)
Hardcore religious trauma.
Gaslighting.
Psychological horror.
Cosmic horror.
Lots of insects.
Homophobia.
Horror: 4.5*
Overall 3.75*
You should read this...
For the creepy-pasta, uncanny valley, Pleasantville unease that steadily builds through the first act.
For the cathartic religious trauma use and teen rebellions gone as they should.
For the sheer uniqueness of these twists and the shaming of those trying to "fix" queers.
Be warned that there is...
Body Horror. (Some of it a bit intensely described.)
Hardcore religious trauma.
Gaslighting.
Psychological horror.
Cosmic horror.
Lots of insects.
Homophobia.