A review by mkw1lson
Woodworm by Layla Martínez

dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

I think this book was just a case of "this book is not for me".

It's not one that I would have typically picked up in the first place, but I read it for a book challenge and because the NYT had recommended it.

There are lots of interesting themes at play here! Female rage and vengeance, using horror as a medium to express more real topics/thoughts. It's good, and funny even sometimes, but I'm not much of a horror reader. I found some of the scenes to be a bit too gross for me, and I'd rush through the get to another part because I didn't enjoy it. This doesn't mean that the book was poorly done or poorly written, it's just not the book for me.