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scolter's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
btwjournals's review
Struggled with some of the language choices. I am also not sure that religious horror is the type of horror I enjoy.
bookishhorrorgemini's review
4.0
I found Village Heresy to be extremely unique in the overall concept. This was a first of mine to read a book of the Christian Horror genre, and it truly did not disappoint!
I was pulled in within the very first pages of the occult themed plot. God, the Devil, our own demons as human beings, and the overwhelming battle for the protagonist to escape his past wrongdoings that continue to follow.
If I could give any constructive feedback it would be there where portions of the religious aspect to this story that were explained in great detail, quoting scripture and in depth explanations into beliefs and their inner learnings that were a bit heavy handed and drawn out, especially if you hoping to appeal to a wider array of readers without them getting ready to push past these portions of the story (if more than what they had intended in their horror read).
There's plenty enough erotica strategically placed that you do not feel as though it's overdone or tasteless as it ties in with the disturbing antagonists' role very well. In my mind, this is how I would anticipate evil being portrayed. Disturbing sexual interactions but doable.
Additionally, Ifound the twists and turns to be highly entertaining and more shocking than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise, and I did not see the ending coming at all.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Upon completion, I'm more than happy to share my thoughts on this book. Bravo!
I was pulled in within the very first pages of the occult themed plot. God, the Devil, our own demons as human beings, and the overwhelming battle for the protagonist to escape his past wrongdoings that continue to follow.
If I could give any constructive feedback it would be there where portions of the religious aspect to this story that were explained in great detail, quoting scripture and in depth explanations into beliefs and their inner learnings that were a bit heavy handed and drawn out, especially if you hoping to appeal to a wider array of readers without them getting ready to push past these portions of the story (if more than what they had intended in their horror read).
There's plenty enough erotica strategically placed that you do not feel as though it's overdone or tasteless as it ties in with the disturbing antagonists' role very well. In my mind, this is how I would anticipate evil being portrayed. Disturbing sexual interactions but doable.
Additionally, Ifound the twists and turns to be highly entertaining and more shocking than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise, and I did not see the ending coming at all.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Upon completion, I'm more than happy to share my thoughts on this book. Bravo!
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