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A review by mals_reads
The Deading by Nicholas Belardes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
i getttt the criticism of the birds there are a lot of early bird references and i do agree it’s a little draining BUT the novel really turns around about halfway through for me.
this is an awesome survival eco-horror that analyzes humanity’s strained relationship with the natural world. very character heavy and i enjoyed the pov switches from first- to second- to third-person — there was a lot of nuance there and i was quickly able to catch on to what the author was doing there. this beginning/middle of the book focuses much more on the characters and their experiences with folks “deading” and protecting themselves than it focuses on the environment changes, though i think the end stretch really makes up for it with the sheer creepiness of our characters’ discoveries.
very atmospheric and brought me a general sense of unease that i yearn for in a horror book — more psychological and unnerving but there’s a smidge of body horror throughout as well. loved this arc 🥹🥹
this is an awesome survival eco-horror that analyzes humanity’s strained relationship with the natural world. very character heavy and i enjoyed the pov switches from first- to second- to third-person — there was a lot of nuance there and i was quickly able to catch on to what the author was doing there. this beginning/middle of the book focuses much more on the characters and their experiences with folks “deading” and protecting themselves than it focuses on the environment changes, though i think the end stretch really makes up for it with the sheer creepiness of our characters’ discoveries.
very atmospheric and brought me a general sense of unease that i yearn for in a horror book — more psychological and unnerving but there’s a smidge of body horror throughout as well. loved this arc 🥹🥹
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Body horror, and Death