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Save:A wild, wacky, and wickedly violent thrill-ride with a unique heroine and a monstrous twist on kids' TV nostalgia - embrace the chaos for a bloody good time, but don't expect all your questions to be answered.
Rotten Tommy by David Sodergren follows Becky, a woman battling personal struggles, such as her mother's long disappearance and a recent autism diagnosis. As she discovers eerie old VHS tapes of a bizarre children's show called Rumplejack, her investigation leads to nightmarish encounters with a monstrous being named Rotten Tommy. The plot intertwines horror with elements of dark comedy, showcasing Becky's journey as she grapples with reality and horrors that unfold around her.
The writing style is engaging and fast-paced, capturing the essence of slasher horror with unique twists. Sodergren’s talent shines through in his character development and ability to evoke empathy, especially with Becky as a relatable lead. While the story dives into absurdity and violence reminiscent of classic horror tropes, readers often feel a desire for deeper exploration and explanation in certain aspects of the plot. Overall, it's a bizarre and memorable horror novel that pushes boundaries while entertaining its audience.
May 2024•286 pages - #2
Save:Dreamlike, quirky, and totally unconventional - The Manual of Detection is a meta-noir mystery for the adventurous reader. If you love oddball plots and atmospheric weirdness, don't miss it; but if you like your mysteries cut and dry, it might not be your cup of tea.
In The Manual of Detection by Jedediah Berry, readers are taken on a surreal journey through a mysterious noir world where clerk Charles Unwin unexpectedly finds himself promoted to detective status. With shades of Jasper Fforde and Jonathan Barnes, the story unfolds in a quirky and imaginative setting where reality blurs with fantasy. As Unwin navigates a complex plot involving missing detectives, surreal dream sequences, and a gothic city caught in perpetual rain, readers are drawn into a world reminiscent of classic noirs and visionary films like Brazil.
Berry expertly weaves together multiple plot strands, creating a narrative that requires close attention to detail and rewards readers with a richly layered story. With elements of mystery, surrealism, and fantasy, The Manual of Detection keeps readers engaged as they follow Unwin's quest to solve a series of crimes committed through people's dreams. Through a blend of unique characters, intricate plot twists, and a writing style that balances whimsy with depth, Berry crafts a genre-bending mystery that is both captivating and original.
Lest details be mistaken for clues, note that Mr. Charles Unwin, lifetime resident of this city, rode his bicycle to work every day, even when it was raining. He had contrived a method to keep his umb...1998•289 pages
