If you love your horror pitch-black, jaw-droppingly extreme, and totally unflinching, Poisoning Eros is a wild ride. This book is infamous for a reason - it pulls no punches and drags you through hell in the most visceral ways imaginable. Fans of splatterpunk, extreme horror, and writers like Ed Lee will feel right at home, especially those looking for taboo-shattering stories that aren't shock for shock's sake - there's actual method to this madness. Expect creative depravity, provocative themes, and brutal, unforgettable imagery.

Who May Not Like This Book:

Sensitive stomachs, beware! This book is not for readers who dislike graphic violence, sexual brutality, or confrontational themes. Some found the writing style lacking - unpolished prose, awkward dialogue - and thought the plot leaned too heavily on shock value. If you're looking for subtlety, deep philosophy, or more traditional horror creepiness, this one will likely turn you off, maybe even offend you.

Utterly obscene, relentless, and challenging - Poisoning Eros is a must-read for extreme horror aficionados, but a definite hard pass for anyone even remotely squeamish.

About:

'Poisoning Eros' by Wrath James White is a dark and intense horror novel that delves into extreme themes of pain, sex, and horror. The plot follows Gloria, a washed-up porn star who descends into drug addiction and finds herself in Hell, facing torments and negotiations with demons. The writing style is described as gut-wrenching, bile-inducing, and provocative, pushing boundaries with its graphic and disturbing content.

Characters:

Characters include a troubled protagonist and cunning demons, each embodying themes of addiction, morality, and trauma.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is graphic and evocative, designed to elicit strong visceral reactions from readers and highlight themes of depravity.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers around a former porn star's descent into Hell due to her drug addiction, where she engages with demonic forces and confronts her choices.

Setting:

The setting is an abstract and horrific representation of Hell, enhancing the themes of despair and depravity.

Pacing:

The pacing starts slow to build context but ramps up significantly as the story progresses, maintaining an intense rhythm.

Notes:

The final scene in 'Poisoning Eros' is criticized for being too short, with readers wishing for a more extended exploration.

The book is described as a morality play layered with shock value, with deeper meanings behind its grotesque elements.

Gloria, the main character, is portrayed as a washed-up porn star who chooses drugs over her family and faces the consequences in Hell.

This book was hard to find for a decade and gained a notorious reputation in underground horror before being released in a trade edition.

The authors Wrath James White and Monica O'Rourke blend horror with themes of perversion and societal mores, creating a work that challenges conventional ideas.

The narrative includes elements of negotiation with demons, adding a unique twist to the horror genre's depiction of Hell.

Readers are warned that the book contains extremely graphic content, including themes of violence, sex, and depravity.

The work is noted for its intense, disturbing imagery that transforms the reader's experience, often making them feel unclean or unsettled.

It's recommended for fans of extreme horror, specifically those who enjoy splatterpunk and visceral storytelling.

Critical reactions highlight both the brilliance of the storytelling and the discomfort it evokes, making it a polarizing read.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Poisoning Eros include graphic violence, sexual violence, drug use, and extreme horror themes.

From The Publisher:

Wrath James White has more to say than many of his contemporaries, and says it more eloquently. He can gross you out with the best (or worst) of 'em, but I think there's more to him than that..."

-Poppy Z. Brite

"O'Rourke digs down into some loamy soil-what she comes up with is disturbingly dark, and often, very funny."

-Jack Ketchum

Life can be Hell.

Gloria is an aging porno actress, failed wife and mother, and drug-addict, when she gets the opportunity to do yet another degrading gig. But when it gets way out of hand and the wreck of a human being finds herself in Hell, the real trials for Gloria are to begin.

Cursed to an eternity of suffering and torture, she will do anything to get out of the Pit. Even if it means taking it over...

Deadite Press is proud to present one of the most notorious modern horror novels to a brand new audience. Prepare yourself for a trip to the darkest pits of Hell and back.

2002

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227 pages

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Poisoning Eros

Wrath James White

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