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A review by laurathebookhermit
At Dark, I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca
5.0
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for access to an e-arc of this title.
I love Eric LaRocca's writing in general, but this is the best I have read from them. This was completely engrossing and I consumed this in one sitting. The first thing I thought when I finished this was "am I f***** up?".... I will be thinking about this one for years to come.
It follows a person that is grieving and as a result has become loathsome. It was such an interesting dive into grief, life, death, illness, sexuality, mental health, and so much more. How we perceive ourselves and our actions compared to how others view us and our actions. Honestly, I'm not sure I'm smart enough to fully understand every nuance of this short but impactful experience of horror and humanity.
I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO... readers who enjoy horror that makes you feel things that make you question yourself. Readers who like characters that are dark and feel real. Stories that swallow you whole and become a part of your soul. Readers who enjoy body horror of the sexual variety.
I love Eric LaRocca's writing in general, but this is the best I have read from them. This was completely engrossing and I consumed this in one sitting. The first thing I thought when I finished this was "am I f***** up?".... I will be thinking about this one for years to come.
It follows a person that is grieving and as a result has become loathsome. It was such an interesting dive into grief, life, death, illness, sexuality, mental health, and so much more. How we perceive ourselves and our actions compared to how others view us and our actions. Honestly, I'm not sure I'm smart enough to fully understand every nuance of this short but impactful experience of horror and humanity.
I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO... readers who enjoy horror that makes you feel things that make you question yourself. Readers who like characters that are dark and feel real. Stories that swallow you whole and become a part of your soul. Readers who enjoy body horror of the sexual variety.