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A review by kurumipanda
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Standard horror movie setup (5 twenty-somethings with interpersonal drama go to a haunted house), in a great atmospheric setting, with a focus on detailed imagery and character descriptions over action. Decent scene and character setup at the start, evocative imagery but far too much purple prose and arguing, a few excellent spooky moments, a fantastic genre savvy line, and action that stalled out as soon as it started. Audiobook has incorrect Japanese pronunciations, which may be mostly intentional.
Graphic: Gore, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Infidelity