A review by downcircles
Dead Inside by Chandler Morrison

dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Don't get me wrong the graphic stuff is VERY grossly graphic and I understandably felt very gross to read. I got this book out of curiosity as I'm exploring darker horror and splatter punk. I did not expect to love the writing style. It takes a certain amount of talent to be able to both describe the most abhorrent graphic shit AND the inner monologue of a horrible guy. Pleasently surprised that there was less gore than I'd expected and more of an interesting exploration of the mind of someone who can commit such awful acts. As is intended by the author the book is very over the top almost cartoonishly so and I do think that is acknowledged in the text. I did not enjoy the moment of "seriously this is your trigger warning" however as it didn't fit the flow. Honestly curious to read other Chandler Morrison works to see what he does with his writing skills. 
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