Books matching: dark themes, human condition
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Save:Outer Dark by Cormac McCarthy is a dark and haunting tale set in rural Appalachia, following the story of a brother, Culla, and his sister, Rinthy. The plot revolves around the disturbing events of incest, abandonment, and the search for a lost baby. Throughout their journeys, the siblings encounter various characters, both kind and cruel, as they navigate a bleak and unforgiving world. The writing style of McCarthy is described as beautifully expressive, with haunting prose that effectively captures the brutality and beauty of the characters and their surroundings.
She shook him awake from dark to dark, delivered out of the clamorous rabble under a black sun and into a night more dolorous, sitting upright and cursing beneath his breath in the bed he shared with ... - #2
Save:In a small spa town, seven characters searching for happiness find themselves intertwined in a waltz orchestrated by Milan Kundera. The plot explores human morality, responsibility, and the quest for stability in a beautifully written narrative. Through intersecting fates, the characters engage in debates with each other and themselves, delving into what truly matters in life and the possibilities of becoming fully human. The novel combines a traditional story with deep philosophical insights, creating a masterpiece that challenges societal norms and explores the complexities of human interactions.
1 Autumn has arrived and the trees are turning yellow, red, brown; the small spa town in its pretty valley seems to be surrounded by flames. Under the colonnades women come and go to lean over the min... 'We Are Here To Hurt Each Other' by Paula Ashe is a collection of horror stories that delve into themes of pain, fear, hope, rage, and beauty. The book explores a common mythology that goes beyond physical horror, focusing on existential foreboding and the mysteries of creation and humanity. With surgical prose and poetic language, Paula Ashe crafts stories that challenge readers to consider the darker aspects of human nature and the allure of the transgressive.
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Save:Arrangements are made with the Akishra to grant pleasure, power and pain. People have started disappearing and it is up to a small group of very interesting characters to try and save them before they become wetbones themselves. The story crosses with that of Garner and his daughter Constance. Ephram has ran away form the ranch using his powers on his own to lure victims and abuse their life sources. The menacing forces called Astral worms that feed on human addictions take a well know Hollywood couple as hosts the Denvers. the scenes aren't welded together into anything that's greater than the sum of its parts.
They slid her into view, opening a long aluminum drawer on small, well-oiled rollers. The sterile room was so cold he could see his breath–a little cloud steaming out over her, dissipating, pluming ag...
