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I want to thank Tor Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Dead Weight. All opinions presented here are my own.
I requested the ARC for Dead Weight for two reasons. The first, because I’ve read a book by Knútsdóttir a couple of years ago, and found it interesting. The second is that Knútsdóttir is from Iceland. I suppose I have a weakness for Icelandic authors, even if their genre isn’t my normal.
Now, let’s talk about Dead Weight. This can be a quick read, as it’s around 160 pages. But you may find yourself taking it slowly with the first half or so. Well, after you get past the prologue and the first little bit of the first chapter. But once the ball starts rolling, it speeds to the finish line.
Yes, the events of the final few chapters are obvious from the beginning. But I wasn’t certain who it would be until a chapter or so before it happened. And just because you know what’s coming doesn’t mean it’s not worth the read.
Dead Weight is marketed as a horror; it’s more than that. Yes, there are horror elements, including some blood and gore. But it’s also a look at what happens when people get pushed to the edge. While none of the characters are what one would call good people, you will find yourself able to relate to Unnur’s thoughts and actions as the book progresses.
If you’re looking for a book with interesting pacing and story arc, you should give
Originally posted at readbakecreate.com.
I want to thank Tor Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Dead Weight. All opinions presented here are my own.
I requested the ARC for Dead Weight for two reasons. The first, because I’ve read a book by Knútsdóttir a couple of years ago, and found it interesting. The second is that Knútsdóttir is from Iceland. I suppose I have a weakness for Icelandic authors, even if their genre isn’t my normal.
Now, let’s talk about Dead Weight. This can be a quick read, as it’s around 160 pages. But you may find yourself taking it slowly with the first half or so. Well, after you get past the prologue and the first little bit of the first chapter. But once the ball starts rolling, it speeds to the finish line.
Yes, the events of the final few chapters are obvious from the beginning. But I wasn’t certain who it would be until a chapter or so before it happened. And just because you know what’s coming doesn’t mean it’s not worth the read.
Dead Weight is marketed as a horror; it’s more than that. Yes, there are horror elements, including some blood and gore. But it’s also a look at what happens when people get pushed to the edge. While none of the characters are what one would call good people, you will find yourself able to relate to Unnur’s thoughts and actions as the book progresses.
If you’re looking for a book with interesting pacing and story arc, you should give
Originally posted at readbakecreate.com.