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Book Review: Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman š
Rating: 4 Stars
I just finished Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman, and overall, I really enjoyed itādefinitely a solid four stars from me. First off, can we talk about how striking the cover is? It immediately caught my eye. ššØ
The story follows Noah, whoās been watching his Southern parents slowly slip away into the grip of far-right cable news and conspiracy theories for years. When his mom leaves a cryptic message about some āGreat Reawakening,ā Noah thinks itās just another wild theoryāuntil he finds his childhood home in ruins, with his parents trapped in a terrifying trance in front of the TV. Things spiral out of control fast when his mother suddenly attacks him. But this isnāt just happening to Noahās family; all across the country, people are turning violent and possessed by some kind of media-induced curse. The only ones seemingly safe are Noah and his young nephew Marcus, and together they have to make a desperate run back to Brooklyn while avoiding the horrifying hordes. šŗšØšāāļø
Chapmanās novel is brutal and unflinching, diving headfirst into extreme body horror thatās as gross as it is gripping. The violence and grotesque imagery arenāt for the faint of heart, but they serve a larger purposeāholding up a mirror to our divided society and the way media can consume us. It felt incredibly relevant to the current social climate, almost like a dark reflection of what weāre living through right now. š©øšŖš¤
If youāre a fan of horror thatās both thought-provoking and viscerally disturbing, this book will definitely hit the mark. Just be prepared for some seriously intense scenes. All in all, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes is a powerful, unsettling ride that Iād recommend to anyone looking for horror with a sharp social edge. šā”
ā ļø This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary ā ļø
Originally posted at tinyurl.com.
Book Review: Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman š
Rating: 4 Stars
I just finished Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman, and overall, I really enjoyed itādefinitely a solid four stars from me. First off, can we talk about how striking the cover is? It immediately caught my eye. ššØ
The story follows Noah, whoās been watching his Southern parents slowly slip away into the grip of far-right cable news and conspiracy theories for years. When his mom leaves a cryptic message about some āGreat Reawakening,ā Noah thinks itās just another wild theoryāuntil he finds his childhood home in ruins, with his parents trapped in a terrifying trance in front of the TV. Things spiral out of control fast when his mother suddenly attacks him. But this isnāt just happening to Noahās family; all across the country, people are turning violent and possessed by some kind of media-induced curse. The only ones seemingly safe are Noah and his young nephew Marcus, and together they have to make a desperate run back to Brooklyn while avoiding the horrifying hordes. šŗšØšāāļø
Chapmanās novel is brutal and unflinching, diving headfirst into extreme body horror thatās as gross as it is gripping. The violence and grotesque imagery arenāt for the faint of heart, but they serve a larger purposeāholding up a mirror to our divided society and the way media can consume us. It felt incredibly relevant to the current social climate, almost like a dark reflection of what weāre living through right now. š©øšŖš¤
If youāre a fan of horror thatās both thought-provoking and viscerally disturbing, this book will definitely hit the mark. Just be prepared for some seriously intense scenes. All in all, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes is a powerful, unsettling ride that Iād recommend to anyone looking for horror with a sharp social edge. šā”
ā ļø This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary ā ļø
Originally posted at tinyurl.com.