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The Show That Smells by Derek McCormack

ezrasupremacy's review against another edition

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strange and absurd as always. i loved it. reading writing that actually feels like it’s an artform, not just information or entertainment, is always amazing, so i cannot wait to explore more of mccormack‘s work <3

glenrj's review against another edition

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5.0

I have no idea what I just read but I know I loved it.

rosacsavage's review against another edition

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4.0

weirdest shit ive ever read

sarahreadsaverylot's review

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dark funny fast-paced

3.75

bottleofink's review against another edition

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3.0

I don't know how to feel about this book.

Freaks. Fashion. Vampires. Country music.
All in a whirlwind of a Mirror Maze at a carnival.

I half loved this book, and half almost didn't make it through.

Chanel N°5. The Carter Family. Jimmie Rodgers. Sequins.
The blood of little girls, the blood of little boys.

Insanity in book form. It got a little wearisome at points...but it was still enjoyable.

invertible_hulk's review against another edition

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3.0

As always, I loved McCormack's incredibly minimalist style, and his frequent word play and repetition was fun -- but, I thought the plot was a bit lacking.
But, at the same time, I also got the impression that I was missing out on a few things by not knowing more than broad, passing tidbits about his various references.

invertible_hulk's review

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3.0

As always, I loved McCormack's incredibly minimalist style, and his frequent word play and repetition was fun -- but, I thought the plot was a bit lacking.
But, at the same time, I also got the impression that I was missing out on a few things by not knowing more than broad, passing tidbits about his various references.
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