Horror Aficionados discussion

Tender is the Flesh...wow, this one really is a tough one. I see what's behind the story and it is damn well written but reading it makes me literally sick. I can't remember any book causing this reaction in me, only the movies Cannibal Holocaust and the D-Day segment of Saving Private Ryan did so before. But this reaction is of course wanted by the author and it is a strong book...only maybe not one I can read again (at least not soon).

This sure is no Halloween read ;) I wouldn't call it a horror novel in the sense of spooky and creepy but a raw dystopian story which does not shy away from horrific acts and details. Not one to lighten the mood, that's for sure!

The Teacher by Rod Betancourt.
Loving it.

WendyB wrote: "
A big thick book that I've been wanting to read for a long time. May take a while to get through because there are several ot..."

Yeah, that does sound like a big one!

Phillip wrote: "Tender is the Flesh...wow, this one really is a tough one. I see what's behind the story and it is damn well written but reading it makes me literally sick. I can't remember any book causing this r..."

Wait..which one?

Just starting this whopper. It's gonna take some dedication, but the strength of the reviews behind it leaves me optimistic.

Finally got around to reading "The Last House on Needless Street" and...oh boy. I was so sure I'd figured it out, then the book did a drop kick right on my chest.

I am currently listening "The Final Girl Support Group" by Grady Hendrix on Audible and I realy suggest it to everyone who likes audiobooks because the narrator is just amazing. Not just her voice but all this dramatisation it is fantastic experience.
I am also currently reading "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" by R. L. Stevenson.

Dave wrote: "Just starting this whopper. It's gonna take some dedication, but the strength of the reviews behind it leaves me optimistic.

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Enjoy, Dave! Betty is a rough ride, but it's worth it.

Damini wrote: "Finally got around to reading "The Last House on Needless Street" and...oh boy. I was so sure I'd figured it out, then the book did a drop kick right on my chest."

Haha! Yep!

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. For such a short book, it’s taking forever to get going

reread with my partner! he hasn't read it yet, and i've talked it up as one of the scariest books i've ever read so hoping i haven't set the bar too high, lol.

Phillip wrote: "This sure is no Halloween read ;) I wouldn't call it a horror novel in the sense of spooky and creepy but a raw dystopian story which does not shy away from horrific acts and details. Not one to li..."

Yeah but I'm pretty sure if aliens visited tomorrow and saw what people do to animals they would turn right back around. I want to read it but I'm waiting for the "right moment" lol.

Rachel wrote: "

reread with my partner! he hasn't read it yet, and i've talked it up as one of the scariest books i've ever read so hoping i haven't set the bar too high, lol."

I bought it because I loved the cover, but glad to hear the guts of the book are just as awesome!

@Melanie - go for it (Needless Street)! It'll keep you hooked. And definitely get into it with as little info as possible.

Melanie wrote: "Kasia... Your Tender is the Flesh comment... That's exactly why I've been hesitant. When's the right moment?! :) Still, I'll read it someday.
Slaughterhouses, factory farms, our treatment of animal..."

I've got Tender is the Flesh on my TBR list, I'm going into it expecting it to be very dark. Honestly, I'm not expecting anyone to survive, either physically or mentally, by the end of it.

The Housekeeper

The Violent Season by Sara Walters so far it's pretty good. I'm about a third of the way through it.

I am reading:



and

A Fine Evening in Hell

I started for a light read and i m continuing with My brilliant friend series.

I am reading by Catriona Ward, the author of .

The book came out today, but I'm a little behind with my ARCS.
I'm also starting

I was just talking about Sundial, so tempted to pick it up asap!!

It's good so far, but I'm only about a quarter way into it.

I'm reading Chapterhouse: Dune

Tender is the Flesh might be too much for me. The dementia thread alone might be triggering and then the cannibalism… Bizarrely, mindless zombies are okay, but people - for some reason it crosses some innate boundary into something like depravity. Challenging myself is a good thing, but I have to pick the battles.

Just After Sunset by Stephen King

Not horror, but noir: The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain

Randy wrote: "Not horror, but noir: The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain"

I freaking LOVE ME some James M. Cain. Enjoy!

Daniel wrote: "Tender is the Flesh might be too much for me. The dementia thread alone might be triggering and then the cannibalism… Bizarrely, mindless zombies are okay, but people - for some rea..."

Ohhh, thanks for mentioning the dementia portion of that book. I just lost my mom, (not to dementia but she had it), and I don't think I can deal with that right now.

I’m sorry Char - that’s rough.

Char wrote: "Randy wrote: "Not horror, but noir: The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain"

I freaking LOVE ME some James M. Cain. Enjoy!"

It's a reread for a CR group read. It's been a long time so I'd forgotten how quickly he gets down to business.

Char wrote: "Daniel wrote: "Tender is the Flesh might be too much for me. The dementia thread alone might be triggering and then the cannibalism… Bizarrely, mindless zombies are okay, but people..."

I'm sorry to hear that!

so excited to finally read this! i loved the elementals so i know i'm in for some good shit, lol.

Sundial
Found this on the shelf at work today! I really enjoyed The Last House on Needless Street, so I'm excited to read "weird shit in the desert: the novel"!

I've only just started, but so far, I don't like any of the family. I'm not sure how this one will go with me.

Im reading the second book of The mortal instruments series and the third of My brilliant friend

Little Darlings

After finishing a novel that was a 1/5 dud, I'm cleansing myself with a classic. Just started "Misery" by Stephen King!

The Squatter

Just After Sunset by Stephen King

Rachel wrote: "

so excited to finally read this! i loved the elementals so i know i'm in for some good shit, lol."

I loved Cold Moon! I hope you do too.

I'm reading a two novella collection from Bev Vincent and Brian Keene. .

I'm hoping to bang out some novellas this month, if time allows.

Meg by Steve Alten

Diablo Mesa

Char wrote: "I loved Cold Moon! I hope you do too."

loving it so far! (view spoiler)[i just hit the chapter where nathan murders jerry and evelyn. the absolute audacity of mcdowell, making me care about this family and their loss and grief and then turning around and having them brutally murdered. i will never forgive him, lmao. (hide spoiler)]

Rachel wrote: "Char wrote: "I loved Cold Moon! I hope you do too."

loving it so far! [spoilers removed]"

He did that so very well.

I am currently (re-)reading the works of Alexander Dugin. Perhaps reading might help to explain what the fuck Putin is trying to achieve in Ukraine.

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Hide sounds fantastic!