Helpful Score: 2
Yippee, more Mira Grant!
So here we have tapeworms! I never thought I'd read a novel about intestinal parasites. We've got an author here who likes to make her readers squirm just a bit. But the most squirmful moments are the ones you get because you just want to learn a little bit more and do things like look up "botfly extraction" on youtube. (Yeah, you don't want to do that.) The novel itself just barely hints at the squirm. Most of your discomfort comes from how your dreams launch from what's mentioned in the text.
I was impressed with Grant's characters in her prior books, and I'm equally impressed here. I *like* the people she creates, and eagerly consume the stories they tell.
This is definitely the first in a series of books, for which I'm grateful. I'm very much looking forward to the next.
5 of 5 stars.
So here we have tapeworms! I never thought I'd read a novel about intestinal parasites. We've got an author here who likes to make her readers squirm just a bit. But the most squirmful moments are the ones you get because you just want to learn a little bit more and do things like look up "botfly extraction" on youtube. (Yeah, you don't want to do that.) The novel itself just barely hints at the squirm. Most of your discomfort comes from how your dreams launch from what's mentioned in the text.
I was impressed with Grant's characters in her prior books, and I'm equally impressed here. I *like* the people she creates, and eagerly consume the stories they tell.
This is definitely the first in a series of books, for which I'm grateful. I'm very much looking forward to the next.
5 of 5 stars.
SUSAN S. (susieqmillsacoustics) -
Helpful Score: 2
I love Mira Grant's writing and the characters she brings to life. This is a creepy tale that kept me hooked to the end. It ends with more questions than answers and I can't wait to see what happens next!
Helpful Score: 1
ARC Reviewed
LOVED IT! Who knew parasites could be so interesting? The story that unfolds is not the story I expected, it's infinetley better...MUCH BETTTER!
This is an extemely hard book to review without giving away spoilers. So for now, I won't try. But I will say, I do think fans of The Newsflesh series will pleased. Surprised? Yes, that too, but pleasently so. I was afraid nothing would compare to the epic scale of the Newsflesh trilogy. So, ultimatly anything "less than" was bound to be let down. I can honestly say that after devouring Parasite (not to be done lightly, lol) the possible repercussions put forth are terrifying. The Parasitology Trilogy is sure to be a twisted journey of unlikely, possibly unwilling, heroes with plently of frighteningly beautiful moments along the way. "Frighteningly beautiful?" Yes, I know that sounds rather odd. However....I promise it totally fits for these characters. I'm already sweating the release of the next installment because I NEED TO KNOW. :)
LOVED IT! Who knew parasites could be so interesting? The story that unfolds is not the story I expected, it's infinetley better...MUCH BETTTER!
This is an extemely hard book to review without giving away spoilers. So for now, I won't try. But I will say, I do think fans of The Newsflesh series will pleased. Surprised? Yes, that too, but pleasently so. I was afraid nothing would compare to the epic scale of the Newsflesh trilogy. So, ultimatly anything "less than" was bound to be let down. I can honestly say that after devouring Parasite (not to be done lightly, lol) the possible repercussions put forth are terrifying. The Parasitology Trilogy is sure to be a twisted journey of unlikely, possibly unwilling, heroes with plently of frighteningly beautiful moments along the way. "Frighteningly beautiful?" Yes, I know that sounds rather odd. However....I promise it totally fits for these characters. I'm already sweating the release of the next installment because I NEED TO KNOW. :)
