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The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg
4 reviews
kaylagreer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
With regard to the work itself, I dare not venture a judgment, for I do not understand it
Content Warnings
Minor: Religious bigotry
impla77's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Interesting and very early psychological horror-esque story. Honestly I don’t know much about the religious context in Scotland at the time (I have heard of Calvinism but don’t know the tenets of it), but I could see the problems that people could have with strict predeterminism, and this takes it to the natural conclusion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicide
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Stalking, and Mental illness
rzh's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Murder, and Suicide
samchase112's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Nothing in the world delights a truly religious people so much as consigning them to eternal damnation.
Oh wow, this book was so much fun! Hogg's constant satirization of religion - specifically zealots - was just fantastic, and always had me smirking and sometimes even laughing out loud. I found the actual "memoir" to be much more interesting than the editor's narrative, but both were essential to the story. Robert was a truly fascinating character, especially when paired with his shadow, his double, the devil. Being in his head was a wild ride, let's just say that. Some of the images Hogg created will stay with me for a long time. This was a unique and well-conceptualized book, and I very much enjoyed my time with it. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of Caleb Williams and Frankenstein; both have similar vibes, and the same pursuit narrative, especially by the end. Final note: if everyone is telling you that you're being stalked by the devil and you don't believe them...might want to take a second look.
Oh wow, this book was so much fun! Hogg's constant satirization of religion - specifically zealots - was just fantastic, and always had me smirking and sometimes even laughing out loud. I found the actual "memoir" to be much more interesting than the editor's narrative, but both were essential to the story. Robert was a truly fascinating character, especially when paired with his shadow, his double, the devil. Being in his head was a wild ride, let's just say that. Some of the images Hogg created will stay with me for a long time. This was a unique and well-conceptualized book, and I very much enjoyed my time with it. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of Caleb Williams and Frankenstein; both have similar vibes, and the same pursuit narrative, especially by the end. Final note: if everyone is telling you that you're being stalked by the devil and you don't believe them...might want to take a second look.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Religious bigotry, and Stalking
Moderate: Death of parent and Suicide
Minor: Torture
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