Boris Krischel
I just finished Carnal Surgery, a collection of eleven Edward Lee stories, and it was a mixed bag... but mostly great. “The Seeker” was my standout: a surreal journey to a twisted town that slowly ratchets up the weird, and that ending stuck with me. Other highlights: “Hands” delivered a solid twist and genuine tension, “The Blurred Room” felt deeply satisfying, and “Death, She Said” and “Goddess of the New Dark Age” were unexpectedly thought-provoking.
Some stories like “Please Let Me Go” and “The Order of Nature” felt standard; fine, but forgettable. And yes, the writing quality and editing are hit-or-miss, some sloppy dialogue and rough edges here and there. But nothing was bad enough to ruin the experience, and there wasn’t a single story I actively disliked.
Overall, the collection is brutal and bizarre, but it’s also got some real kicks.
I just finished Carnal Surgery, a collection of eleven Edward Lee stories, and it was a mixed bag... but mostly great. “The Seeker” was my standout: a surreal journey to a twisted town that slowly ratchets up the weird, and that ending stuck with me. Other highlights: “Hands” delivered a solid twist and genuine tension, “The Blurred Room” felt deeply satisfying, and “Death, She Said” and “Goddess of the New Dark Age” were unexpectedly thought-provoking.
Some stories like “Please Let Me Go” and “The Order of Nature” felt standard; fine, but forgettable. And yes, the writing quality and editing are hit-or-miss, some sloppy dialogue and rough edges here and there. But nothing was bad enough to ruin the experience, and there wasn’t a single story I actively disliked.
Overall, the collection is brutal and bizarre, but it’s also got some real kicks.