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The King in Yellow, Deluxe Edition by Robert W. Chambers
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A truely wonderful piece of weird fiction, through this series of short stories we come to know both so much and also not a lot of the King in yellow, to know of him is to be under his influence or perhaps it is just the madness of the narrators and nothing more?
It is so clear why these stories influenced and inspired so many creatives since! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of cosmic horror or weird fiction, though I wouldn't consider this book horror, it is certainly a little spooky and unnerving in its nature.
It is so clear why these stories influenced and inspired so many creatives since! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of cosmic horror or weird fiction, though I wouldn't consider this book horror, it is certainly a little spooky and unnerving in its nature.
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Honestly this book surprised me. I had thought through the story that I knew how it was going to end, and I was wrong. The graphic and difficult themes are tastefully used to build a sense of fear and dread in the reader that I think really adds to the experience of reading this book, and we empathise with the difficult situation the main character is in within this dystopian world. It is not a book for the feint hearted and I would caution anyone wanting to give it a read to make sure to look up the content warnings before hand. Though I would highly recommend if you can stomach it!! The symbolism is gorgeously done, especially in the dream sequences, really emotional and heavy, well worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Infertility, Infidelity, Violence, Dementia, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Confinement, Rape, Slavery, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This is a wonderful read! A brilliant story that really makes you feel part of the world. The emotional moments hit hard and the enthusiasm is contagious throughout. I could hardly bare to put the book down, it was so good and really manages to get its hooks in you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Miscarriage, Grief, and Murder
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