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Schrader's Chord: A Novel | Scott Leeds

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Insofar as I appreciate horror more when there is resolution and survivors, this is the kind of horror I look for. I can certainly see picking up what this author comes up with next because I like his writing, the way he fleshes out characters, the way he found quiet, warm moments amidst the horror.
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Robotswithpersonality 2/? I love the focus on relationships, how powerful a tool communication can be. While the book could have amped the angst, it had a lot of plot to cover, (I really loved the pacing) and I appreciate that instead of twisting the knife, the story got on with recognizing the past that cannot be undone, the value of truth, forgiveness, recognizing the moments you have, (the whole scene with Charlie recounting the memorizing moment with his mom ❤️‍🩹 3h

Robotswithpersonality 3/? ) with the proviso that if your parents acted in a shitty way, they take responsibility for that behaviour.
Because I had such a memorable problem with the father-son dynamic in another horror (paranormal?) novel, Our Share of Night, I want to make clear that there's no action or revelation in the present that would ever justify an abusive relationship in the past, but in my view that's not what's described in the Remicks' turbulent history. (edited) 3h

Robotswithpersonality 4/? The family friction is the result of poor choices and ego as well as misunderstandings, things that could be cleared up and forgiven or at least acknowledged and moved past. Considering all the truly wild shit going on in the ending, the fact that Raymond's last words to Charlie really affected me is a testament to the development of their relationship through the rocky start to a new equilibrium. 3h

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Robotswithpersonality 5/? If there are those reading it who have a poor relationship with their parents, I would understand if Raymond's selfish choices were triggering, if perhaps they made it so you couldn't enjoy the book.
I do wish Dale had made it through, I do wish Ana's role in the story had not downshifted from her own chapters to a love interest and ride-along, as much as she remains part of the action throughout. 3h

Robotswithpersonality 6/? I do question whether releasing an album which didn't succeed the first time around, after Raymond both died, and seemingly made peace with the fact that he was not a great songwriter, that he valued his relationship with his son more than his ego, but as with so many actions taken after the death of a loved one, if it brings the survivors peace, go for it. Just a little surprised newly deaf Charlie felt that was the action that needed to be (edited) 3h

Robotswithpersonality 7/? taken. And yeah, it does feel a bit off-kilter, as much as I love the 'family business' angle, that the previously magic-ear-ed now deaf man is heading a record store and a vanity record label.
I love the description of his new tactile sense of music, the whole sequence of him remembering and yearning for sound is beautiful, 3h

Robotswithpersonality 8/? and I guess it's good that however misguided Schrader was that, his folly now fully punished and eliminated, he's exactly here he wants to be in a restored state, but it feels odd that Ana urged the playing of those records and Charlie was the one to sacrifice as a result. Yes, Dale's dead, and Eliie really just was temporarily caught up in things, but again, it feels like Leeds had to make a choice about where the focus of the story would (edited) 3h

Robotswithpersonality 9/? land and as a result Ana got a bit side-lined. I do love that we got Louis Goodwin and Susan Remick for a period of time, they added to the story and exited where appropriate. The narrative feels more whole for having had their characters and contributions, even if they weren't required for the denouement. And I especially appreciate that I didn't have to worry about Susan's kids being involved/in peril for much of the book. 3h

Robotswithpersonality 10/10 So yeah, I think overall there was more about this book I liked than I didn't, wording and moments that got to me, but the book jacket noting this as Leeds' first novel, really makes me curious what a few more years of work could produce.

⚠️gore, body horror, animal death
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If you‘re into medical horror and thrillers, this book is for you. A newly minted doctor, fresh out of med school realizes something is very wrong about the string of recent comas taking place in the hospital she works at.
—I saw the 1978 movie and thought it was pretty disturbing—I‘d love to watch the new mini-series. Have you seen it?

AmyG Where can I watch? I saw the movie and read the book years ago. 7h

JenniferEgnor @AmyG looks like it‘s available for rent on Amazon Prime. 7h

AmyG Thanks! I will have to check it out. 6h

Chrissyreadit I saw the title and first sentence and thought this is an oldie!!! did not realize there was new media around it! 6h

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I love these two covers with the bloody handprints. I also love that they are made to look like a case file and video cassette. I bought both of these books just for the cover art. ❤️

BookmarkTavern Oh those are both fun! Thanks for sharing! 7h

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I really loved this one! It gave me “The Substance“ type vibes - which, if you haven't seen that body horror movie, I highly recommend.

Anyway, it took a little to get into, but then once I did, I was sucked in so quickly!

#DoubleSpin @TheAromaOfBooks

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