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Swallow by Sam Schill
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I have two words to describe this book: weird and dark.
I guess I don't know how to properly rate this? Because I guess I liked it? But somehow it still lacks for me? (And this is just me of course).
I liked the grittiness of the writing. I liked that it showed how messy high school is and how it can drive people to do things they wouldn't normally do if it doesn't change. I liked the supernatural element, but I feel like it fell flat. Like I wanted more of that supernatural element and I wanted to see how it can further plot, but I didn't get that by the end of the book.
Also, the fatphobia in this book is just bad. I think it might have even made me more uncomfortable than the gore-y scenes in the book. I know it will be triggering for some, so be very careful!
Overall, this was an okay read. If you like horror, and weird and dark books, you'll probably enjoy this book!
CW: fatphobia, bullying, murder/death, gore, violence, cannibalism
Thank you to Wattpad Books for sending over a copy! This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book.
I guess I don't know how to properly rate this? Because I guess I liked it? But somehow it still lacks for me? (And this is just me of course).
I liked the grittiness of the writing. I liked that it showed how messy high school is and how it can drive people to do things they wouldn't normally do if it doesn't change. I liked the supernatural element, but I feel like it fell flat. Like I wanted more of that supernatural element and I wanted to see how it can further plot, but I didn't get that by the end of the book.
Also, the fatphobia in this book is just bad. I think it might have even made me more uncomfortable than the gore-y scenes in the book. I know it will be triggering for some, so be very careful!
Overall, this was an okay read. If you like horror, and weird and dark books, you'll probably enjoy this book!
CW: fatphobia, bullying, murder/death, gore, violence, cannibalism
Thank you to Wattpad Books for sending over a copy! This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Cannibalism
Minor: Sexual assault