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I posted that my copy of Phantom Limb came in strangely early a couple days ago, and I finished the book last night. One of yall said I should share my thoughts, so here they are:

My spoiler free thoughts:

1. It’s a 9/10 so definitely worth reading
2. You do have to have read Last Days beforehand
3. It’s not as good as Last Days imo but still very, very good

My thoughts with mild spoilers:

1. It’s not nearly as funny as Last Days was. Like I found Last Days kinda hilarious in a Beckett way. That being said, you can read Last Days and not find it funny and still enjoy it, I think. Anyway, there’s a lot less humor in Phantom Limb and it’s not nearly as absurd.
2. My enjoyment of Phantom Limb was heightened because I am aware of a few different scientific studies that I think were the inspiration for certain plot points. Tbh I don’t know what the studies were called or even how or why I became aware of them. But yeah. I can be more specific if you want, just ask.
3. While there is still a lot of violence, it’s not as heavy on that stuff as Last Days, nor is there as much amputation and stuff like that.
4. The book is far more mystical than Last Days.

My thoughts with heavy spoilers:

1. The ending definitely reminded me of the movie The Lobster, though I’m unsure if Evenson has seen it.
2. There could be a third book. In fact, I predict there will eventually be a third book.
3. Kline is even more grotesque physically than he was at the end of Last Days and is almost a caricature at this point.

I didn’t really have any major problems with Phantom Limb, it just wasn’t quite as good as Last Days. Last Days is probably my favorite thing by Evenson, though, a definite 10/10, and Phantom Limb is certainly worth your time.

The review can be found on my zine’s website:

https://www.justkeepupmagazine.com/the-mirror-of-everything-a-review-of-brian-evensons-glitch-by-luke-dylan-ramsey

Very mild spoilers I would say. About 700 words. Thanks in advance if you check it out.

Basically just the title. Fuck Amazon and all that but if you use Audible, now is the time to pick up some Evenson for super cheap.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT I AM SAYING?