In the Dark | AstraDaemon

There he studies the culture and music of a small squatter population that lives in total darkness. This is the first time any student has been allowed to travel there. Chocky agrees to show the student around, although he has more pressing things on his mind. Maybe this tour will provide the resources he needs, after all.

THE TOURIST by Alex Sherman has some great descriptions, but there isn't much of story within the pages. The tourist learns very little. Chocky is desperate to get back to his den. The squatter culture remains a mystery.

I think this may have been better in a longer format, with more information about the characters, and with more variety in the POVs.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Halloween Reading: Consumption Week | If Cthulhu Was A Pug | AstraDaemon

In an apocalyptic, depopulated city, a young man named Bhu struggles to feed his ailing dog, Lucy. Phan, the local pizza parlor owner, takes pity on Bhu and provides the meat Lucy needs so she can survive.

But what exactly is in the meat? And how far is Bhu willing to go to save his dog?

COSMIC CRUST by Alex Sherman is delightful, even with all the horrific imagery. Somehow the world dying doesn't seem so bad, knowing a guy loves his dog so much. Lucy is awesome. I'm strangely okay with this apocalypse scenario.

As always,
AstraDaemon

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