I just finished this book and was curious if people here have read and liked? It was a weird read for me, especially there chapters told by “Bernie”. At its heart it’s an exploration of what it means to be human, how consciousness is defined, and the dangers of big tech and AI. Not a typical horror novel and has a super weird writing structure throughout the book.
So what did everyone think of this? I know it’s a common film trope but this one scared the shit out of me. I thought it was really well done.
I just finished Bodies of Work by Clay McLeod Chapman and it was an odd one. Slasher story told primarily from the POV of the women killed through their voices in the killers mind which he can hear.
The story is based on and follows the actual work of Harvey Darger an American janitor who gained recognition after his death in 1973 for his body of visual art and writing. Darger wrote the novel In the Realms of the Unreal, centered on a rebellion of child slaves on a fantastical planet. The chief protagonists are the Vivian Girls, who fight to free the children from the enslaving Glandelinians. It also draws inspiration from the American Civil War and martyrdom stories. Bodies of Work mirrors this novel and life of Darger adding a serial killer into the mix.
I enjoyed it primarily because just how odd and different it was. It’s not getting the best reviews. Curious what others thought here or maybe you would like to read.
Bodies of Work by Clay McLeod Chapman restructures a serial-killer narrative into a meditation on memory, justice, and artistic obsession, using supernatural revenge and psychological horror to examine who gets remembered and who is silenced.
Rather than centering the killer, Chapman tells much of the story from the perspective of the women he murdered, allowing them to reclaim agency and reshape the narrative past their death.
The story is based on and follows the work of Harvey Darger an American janitor who gained recognition after his death for his body of visual art and writing. Darger wrote the novel In the Realms of the Unreal, centered on a rebellion of child slaves on a fantastical planet. The chief protagonists are the Vivian Girls, who fight to free the children from the enslaving Glandelinians. Inspired by the American Civil War and martyrdom stories
It is truly a unique writing style and story so I thought others here may be interested in reading. If you already have read what did you think? I gave it 4/5.
So I accidentally came across this last night and was super excited to see the A24 intro.
I saw it as horror slasher mixed with a critique on celebrity superiority and fan obsession. Ayo Edebri and John Malkovich were excellent. Alfred Moretti played some catchy tunes!
I throughly enjoyed it 8/10. What are everyone’s thoughts on the film?
Watched this last night and enjoyed the close up gore, body horror, and the child possession narrative. What did you think?
What do you think are the 3 must read Stephen King books?
I’ve been looking forward to this, just released yesterday. Just getting started.
Another good one from Nick Cutter. This story more terrifying than some of his others in the sense that one day science could push medical practices to something resembling the plot of this book. Less gore than most of his books but still some crazy body horror which he is known for. 4/5 stars
What do others think who have read?
Naughty nuns, extreme amounts of gore, a disease beyond imagination (The Rot) and an explosive ending. This is the most graphic story I’ve read by Sodergren, be prepared for some very disturbing reading. I think this one will appeal to the extreme horror group.
The story was written as a homage to Italian nunsploitation films of the 70’s. These films involve religious oppression or sexual suppression due to living in celibacy as the main theme. Sodergren says he also drew much inspiration from the classic Hammer Horror gothics, with one of the characters meant to be Christoper Lee who played Dracula in multiple films.
Sodergren stayed true to this style in his writing and created an atmosphere similar to these old films. It is apparent that much time and research was put into this book. Check it out if you are interested in some nasty gothic horror.
Absolutely fantastic book. I read this in two sittings, totally sucked into the story. It reminded me of Broms Slewfoot but with a historical fiction aspect. Going into the book I didn’t know what to expect because the books description is so different from Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre, the only other book I’ve read by Fracassi. His ability to write different themes is incredible.
The story takes place during the American Civil War, following three brothers as they experience the horrors of war. It is told from the POV of Ethan, the youngest brother, only 17, fighting on the Confederate side. They join the fight mostly out of obligation to their father and community. As the boys become completely rundown, near death, they come across a farm surrounded by a mysterious creek,. This is where they meet Sarafina and Titus, who appears to be her son. As the days pass on the farm Ethan begins to think it’s too good to be true snd something sinister is lurking. Ethan is a twin with Ellie who he greatly misses and just wants to get home to.
Rooted in a mixture of religious mythology the story takes horrifying twists and turns and some dark events of the past at home are revealed, bringing a very unexpected ending. This is my favorite 2026 release so far. I will be reading anything Fracassi publishes in the future and I’ll need to read his older work as well.
Found this on a 2026 new release list. Just started today.
It is a funny, bloody, gory, gross read with Vimeo videos as you read along, offering an immersive reading experience. Fun, fast paced, unique take on the slasher trope.
I think this may be my favorite AB book, had a lot fun reading it. Anyone else read it yet? If not I highly recommend. (Animals are harmed)