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pravia9's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alilysong's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
without a doubt the most depraved book i’ve ever read. particularly disturbing because of how realistic the online forum elements are portrayed. provides a demented but interesting exploration of internet myth and creepypasta [?] culture and is told in a unique way. think it’s effective as a plain ole shocking and disgusting piece of fiction. another reviewer noted that the experience reading this is probably the same as if you were watch a cartel torture video. i can’t think of a more accurate description. so there’s that. some really sick twisted shit here, but can’t deny the creativity and compelling narrative structure
will_price's review against another edition
4.0
This was horrendously vile. But its also an interesting look at farce and obsession through the lens of the early internet. I really liked how Cooper played with form throughout, though. Overall, not for the faint of heart but thought-provoking if you let it be.
alternbruno's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The internet has always been a wild place, and at the era of the forums during the early 2000's a unique discourse grew there which still haunt us. With the ability to rank and review the hired experience of a scort, a prostitute, or a rent boy, the sexually driven fantasies turn into a shared space on the net to classify bodies according to both their aesthetic, capabilities and customer service.
Cooper plays along in this mix with the character of Brad, that emerges and it is built upon the signals of others. A great mastery of the vocabulary (the lingo and the terms are excruciatingly on point), the morbid fascination of those who roam the internet looking to be stimulated either by just visualization or by recreating their experiences feed the idea that pleasure entails pain and spectacle. The voices of the forum are carefully crafted as to be always daunting, questioning or pushing in the turmoil of what is possible to do when you pay for it.
Providing such tiny details to craft episodes of torture unfortunately does not make the story more enticing, it just anxiously attempts to grasp shocking values. The value of this level of detail can now be seen in professional studios where paid actors portray just pieces of ass and meat, giving this novel a run for its money. Nonetheless can wonder how many Brads are just strolling the streets, completely let go of themselves.
Cooper plays along in this mix with the character of Brad, that emerges and it is built upon the signals of others. A great mastery of the vocabulary (the lingo and the terms are excruciatingly on point), the morbid fascination of those who roam the internet looking to be stimulated either by just visualization or by recreating their experiences feed the idea that pleasure entails pain and spectacle. The voices of the forum are carefully crafted as to be always daunting, questioning or pushing in the turmoil of what is possible to do when you pay for it.
Providing such tiny details to craft episodes of torture unfortunately does not make the story more enticing, it just anxiously attempts to grasp shocking values. The value of this level of detail can now be seen in professional studios where paid actors portray just pieces of ass and meat, giving this novel a run for its money. Nonetheless can wonder how many Brads are just strolling the streets, completely let go of themselves.
laurenwedge's review against another edition
4.0
seriously do not read this i have never been so disturbed in my life i feel insane and nauseous
transfiguredtime's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
marenluisaaa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
4.25
diesem buch eine gute bewertung zu geben fühlt sich so komisch an, aber ich muss sagen dass ich komplett HOOKED from start to finish war. so etwas habe ich noch NIE gelesen, was für ein geniales konzept!! vor allem der erste part war für mich so beeindruckend und fun to read, was war wahr und was nicht??? ich hätte niemals damit gerechnet dass man eine komplette auflösung bekommen würde!!! ich glaube, es hätte mir noch besser gefallen, wenn noch mehr offen geblieben wäre ODER der twist gewesen wär dass brad hinter allem überhaupt gesteckt hat… naja aber so war auch oke
ich muss aber sagen: i love me some dark and fucked-up contents aber hier musste ich WIRKLICH schlucken und durchatmen. was hier teilweise geschrieben wurde war wahnsinnig alter & kann man bei explicit necrophilia, pedophilia und alle anderen -philias dann sone gute bewertung geben?? i guess so, wahrscheinlich sind solche foren und solche menschen halt wirklich überall und das alles ist gar nicht so weit hergeholt… trotzdem, das war zeitweise wirklich unkommentierter torture porn & das isses NICHT.
nichtsdestotrotz war das ein wahnsinnig interessanter read & it sucked me in for good. habe auch unwillentlich echt viel über gay culture & kinks lernen können.
ich muss aber sagen: i love me some dark and fucked-up contents aber hier musste ich WIRKLICH schlucken und durchatmen. was hier teilweise geschrieben wurde war wahnsinnig alter & kann man bei explicit necrophilia, pedophilia und alle anderen -philias dann sone gute bewertung geben?? i guess so, wahrscheinlich sind solche foren und solche menschen halt wirklich überall und das alles ist gar nicht so weit hergeholt… trotzdem, das war zeitweise wirklich unkommentierter torture porn & das isses NICHT.
nichtsdestotrotz war das ein wahnsinnig interessanter read & it sucked me in for good. habe auch unwillentlich echt viel über gay culture & kinks lernen können.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment
illmakeyoulaugh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5