So this book has kind of built itself a reputation as a rite of passage among the Splatter Punk reader community. I don’t see it typically recommended to normies and that’s understandable. Based on the title and synopsis alone one could assume it would be difficult to stomach the traditional level of gore/gross when it’s…… Continue reading Book Review: The Groomer by Jon Athan
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Book Report: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
I recently decided to start differentiating my thoughts on books into two categories. I’m now doing both book reviews and book reports. Book reviews are spoiler-free reading recommendations with a 1-5 star rating. Book reports are spoiler-filled explorations of themes, characters and questions posed by the author. Click here to read my book review on…… Continue reading Book Report: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
Book Review: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
This is a spoiler-free book review. Check back for my full (spoilers included) book report on The Ax. “There’s nothing out there but me and the competition and I have to beat the competition. I have to. Whatever it takes.” I’ve recently discovered a gift that I was unaware I possessed. Apparently I have the…… Continue reading Book Review: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
Book Review: One of us Knows
Many of the bibliophiles I know like to plan their reading. Sometimes that means a month at a time, sometimes it means for the entire year, but always it’s a carefully curated selection of titles they are excited to embark on. One of my favorite things happens to be planning out my reading list and…… Continue reading Book Review: One of us Knows
Book Review: The Auctioneer
Rarely do I get to enjoy the feeling of reading something that feels like a hidden gem. Book marketing is a huuuuuge business so by the time I know about it, so does everyone else. That doesn’t say anything about the book’s merit, but it definitely feels cool to be able to introduce people to…… Continue reading Book Review: The Auctioneer
Book Review: A Creature Wanting Form
You ever read a book that truly makes you stop and examine the world around you? Luke O’Neil’s, A Creature Wanting Form, really did that for me. This was my first short-story anthology this year and it didn’t disappoint. You could say the theme is apocalypse – both pre and post end of the world…… Continue reading Book Review: A Creature Wanting Form
