pickThis is pretty spooky horror. The mother is in a coma of sorts but she moves around when no one is paying attention. The narrator acts like a petulant child at times. I started questioning if they were all ghosts. Amazing.
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hopefully this novella is better than “nothing but blackened teeth”. #horror
edit: finished the novella in about a hour. 2/5. Interesting plot, but good god someone needs to rip away their thesaurus. “unhandsomeness” instead of ugly, “phalanges” instead of fingers, and so on. there is a bonus short story (like 4 pages) at the end that I liked more than the novella #mermaids #bodyhorror
so-soThe language & snowy atmosphere of this weird & ambitious sci fi novel immediately grabbed me. The voice is so exciting and unique, the set up bleak and Gothic, complete w/a cast of unsavory noblepeople. Like Mexican Gothic, it‘s a contemporary ex. of the genre‘s enduring relevance.
I wld‘ve loved to waller in the mood of the 1st 1/3, but it takes a turn that is less interesting both philosophically and narratively. Towards the end, it dragged.
#JumpScares aren't easy to do in books, but these titles all surprised me while reading in ways I didn't expect.
1. The Liminal Zone- this was my first Junji Ito, and he is a master of the horror manga.
2. Salem's Lot- the kid at the window has always freaked me out! A great read.
3. Night Film- this dark, twisted read will keep you on edge and have your heart pounding as it unravels.
4. Dead Silence- you never know what's around the corner. ⬇️
Finally settled on this. Horror set on a remote Irish Isle? Yes, please. That Nghi Vo also looks fab. I generally enjoy her books. This was difficult.
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I can‘t even. What am I supposed to do with selections like these?! Full box again…
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