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A review by justinkhchen
Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle
4.75
A satirical look at Hollywood through the lens of horror, Bury Your Gays is an incredible effort from Chuck Tingle, weaving vivid imagination, snarky humor, and candid commentary through a tale about an industry striving for success at no cost. Thanks to the snappy writing and showbiz setting, the story feels very 'glitzed-up' and stylish, which is further enhanced in its audiobook via a full cast (incredibly, consists of numerous contemporary horror authors!) and sound effects in the select interludes sprinkled throughout. Tonally, this novel is reminiscent of the film The Neon Demon by Nicolas Winding Refn, a visual feast of a horror film about the modeling industry.
Similar to Camp Damascus, the horror element of Bury Your Gays takes a turn towards its third act, but this time around its genre-blending is less jarring, and better incorporated within its context. All in all, Bury Your Gays is a relentlessly layered story that should satisfy fans of horror (many elements from its sub-genres make their appearances), pop culture enthusiasts, and readers who love a good story with heart.
**This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Much appreciated!**
Similar to Camp Damascus, the horror element of Bury Your Gays takes a turn towards its third act, but this time around its genre-blending is less jarring, and better incorporated within its context. All in all, Bury Your Gays is a relentlessly layered story that should satisfy fans of horror (many elements from its sub-genres make their appearances), pop culture enthusiasts, and readers who love a good story with heart.
**This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Much appreciated!**