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Consumed
When Six friends accept help from a friendly stranger, and his even friendlier family, it leads to one Hell of a dinner invitation they'll never forget - no matter how much they wished they could!
A tasty new horror from the author who brought you "The Cabin" and "Smile" - this book is not for the easily offended nor is it for people who don't appreciate shocks galore. Having previously had positive feedback for his numerous horror and ghost stories - Matt Shaw decided to write "Consumed" for the more gore-hungry horror fans...And he delivers by the bucket load!
A tasty new horror from the author who brought you "The Cabin" and "Smile" - this book is not for the easily offended nor is it for people who don't appreciate shocks galore. Having previously had positive feedback for his numerous horror and ghost stories - Matt Shaw decided to write "Consumed" for the more gore-hungry horror fans...And he delivers by the bucket load!
141 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 2, 2013
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About the author
Matt Shaw
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MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
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June 8, 2025
3.5 stars. I read Matt Shaw's preface and was prepared for something really offensive, which somehow this felt a bit light on. Pretty standard idea centering around cannibalistic backwoods types torturing a group of young people, who are all confused about who they should be with and what path to take their lives on. But Shaw made it sound like I was going to read a lot of really ugly content, which there kinda wasn't. But that's not a bad thing, it just felt a bit misleading. He also noted that this was not his normal style, which was very clear, and he wrote it as a bit of a lark, to pay homage to old films that are abundantly clear gave him inspiration for the premise. It's pretty short, the characters were pretty good, but the story just felt a bit scattered. Too much trying to be crammed into a limited number of pages. I feel like the addition of the Wendigo concept could have been removed altogether, and the story should have just used its time focusing on the core concept. And we needed to up the gore a lot more, and the characters needed some better culminations, too. The sexual deviance here was adequate, but, as a gore hound, I needed a lot more violence to make this really feel complete. All in all, it was just ok, but Matt Shaw always challenges himself as a writer, which I truly admire.
December 16, 2015
Típicos personajes estúpidos que viven insultándose entre ellos e insinuándose sexualmente. Típico escenario de "Estamos perdidos y aparece un amable extraño que nos ofrece ayuda pero resulta ser un enfermo asesino". También se me hace como que Shaw estuvo constantemente tratando de generar disgusto, algo que conmigo no sucedió. Hay cosas peores.
“Fuck you!” hissed Lara.
“A lot of people is saying that to me today,” Robert pointed out. “They’re all dead now.”
En fin, un relato mal llevado a cabo, que no impresiona ni por el "gore" ni por la historia.
“Fuck you!” hissed Lara.
“A lot of people is saying that to me today,” Robert pointed out. “They’re all dead now.”
En fin, un relato mal llevado a cabo, que no impresiona ni por el "gore" ni por la historia.
October 1, 2022
yummy
October 13, 2015
Dumb characters, the first half of the book was too soap-operish, and the just ew, ick, no, nonono!
The gore part sickened me a little, but it was great though :X
The gore part sickened me a little, but it was great though :X
August 15, 2014
This review has the dubious distinction of being written on my honeymoon. Yes, two weeks away in Barbados is heaven but the sun and sheer amount of activity requires a little downtime. Since I don't sleep as often as the wife, it's the perfect time to knock out a few reviews while she visits the land of nod. I'm also trying to streamline my reviews more because, let's face it, I have books to write and there isn't enough hours in the day. I will start with Consumed, the first book I read on the journey here.
Consumed has potential to be cliché. As we all know, and I do from my previous reviews, Matt Shaw has a knack of skewing cliché and making his stories original. A group of friends go on a road trip, break down and become reliant on others to save them. When they get rescued and taken back to a normal looking - yet secluded - house, all hell breaks loose. So far, so Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Wrong Turn etc etc.
However, this is when it gets interesting. Why did they break down? Because they didn't reach a gas station in time. Why do they go back to the house? They're invited. In moments, Shaw smashes the usual horror tropes to deliver a story about youths being youths; young, dumb and full of cum. They put themselves in the predicament by being themselves, something not often seen in horror. None of the 'oooh, what's that noise' or 'there's a house in the woods, let's check it out' mentality that ruins many a horror film. A couple of them even know they're in trouble, they just bow to peer pressure when they raise the issue, which in my eyes is more realistic to the characters. You feel for them, yes, but they react in a normal way. Kids/teens/young adults will be kids/teens/young adults after all.
5* - Excellent story. Yes, we may know where it's headed - tired horror movies can ruin certain stories before they begin - but this tale is still worth a read. Shaw turns a tired idea on it's head, delivering a spooky, gory, shocking tale of friendship gone wrong. Are these kids in the wrong place at the wrong time? Sure they are, but it's through their own egotistical, stubborn ways rather than their stupidity. Consumed may read like many other books but this is done with more style, panache and wit than most entries on the market. Great stuff!
Consumed has potential to be cliché. As we all know, and I do from my previous reviews, Matt Shaw has a knack of skewing cliché and making his stories original. A group of friends go on a road trip, break down and become reliant on others to save them. When they get rescued and taken back to a normal looking - yet secluded - house, all hell breaks loose. So far, so Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Wrong Turn etc etc.
However, this is when it gets interesting. Why did they break down? Because they didn't reach a gas station in time. Why do they go back to the house? They're invited. In moments, Shaw smashes the usual horror tropes to deliver a story about youths being youths; young, dumb and full of cum. They put themselves in the predicament by being themselves, something not often seen in horror. None of the 'oooh, what's that noise' or 'there's a house in the woods, let's check it out' mentality that ruins many a horror film. A couple of them even know they're in trouble, they just bow to peer pressure when they raise the issue, which in my eyes is more realistic to the characters. You feel for them, yes, but they react in a normal way. Kids/teens/young adults will be kids/teens/young adults after all.
5* - Excellent story. Yes, we may know where it's headed - tired horror movies can ruin certain stories before they begin - but this tale is still worth a read. Shaw turns a tired idea on it's head, delivering a spooky, gory, shocking tale of friendship gone wrong. Are these kids in the wrong place at the wrong time? Sure they are, but it's through their own egotistical, stubborn ways rather than their stupidity. Consumed may read like many other books but this is done with more style, panache and wit than most entries on the market. Great stuff!
June 7, 2025
#️⃣2️⃣7️⃣2️⃣ Read & Reviewed in 2025 ⛈️⚡🚨
Date : 📢 Wednesday, June 4, 2025 🍙⚔️
Word Count📃: 32k Words 🏕️
──★ ˙💥🪨💣🪨💥 ̟ ⋆✮˚.*⋆
ദ്ദി ≽^⎚˕⎚^≼ .ᐟ My 10th read in "Explosive Impactful Reads June"
3️⃣🌟, generic horror
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Matt Shaw being one of the most unpredictable author who tries almost every single writing style ever, there is no doubt that he will eventually stumble across a mid story, and this is one of them.
Consumed is basically just a group of friends tumbling across a household who surprise surprise has a cannibalistic family inside it. It's almost like a copycat of the first few Friday the 13th movies where they are definitely not good and is sort of parodying the horror genre just because they have a limited budget at that time, this book certainly feels like it. It has a very shallow story with uninteresting stupid characters and then kidnapping and cannibalism happened which is very very expected here so it's not really doing anything new.
Date : 📢 Wednesday, June 4, 2025 🍙⚔️
Word Count📃: 32k Words 🏕️
──★ ˙💥🪨💣🪨💥 ̟ ⋆✮˚.*⋆
ദ്ദി ≽^⎚˕⎚^≼ .ᐟ My 10th read in "Explosive Impactful Reads June"
3️⃣🌟, generic horror
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Matt Shaw being one of the most unpredictable author who tries almost every single writing style ever, there is no doubt that he will eventually stumble across a mid story, and this is one of them.
Consumed is basically just a group of friends tumbling across a household who surprise surprise has a cannibalistic family inside it. It's almost like a copycat of the first few Friday the 13th movies where they are definitely not good and is sort of parodying the horror genre just because they have a limited budget at that time, this book certainly feels like it. It has a very shallow story with uninteresting stupid characters and then kidnapping and cannibalism happened which is very very expected here so it's not really doing anything new.
March 6, 2015
This is a very standard cabin in the woods type horror story. Which really pisses me off. It's not the cabin in the woods that annoys me. It's all the normal bullshit you have to wade through to get to the goddamn cabin.
Because the first half of this book is a complete waste of space. Well, that's not entirely true. Just like a good horror movie, Shaw grips his audience from the very first page, with an excerpt of what is to come. Extreme horror. Yay!
So the first page is good, but then it drags on for another 70 or so pages, without even a hint of any more gore. Just some idiots going camping. Talking about bullshit. What should we have for dinner? Oh, did you see that flower? So pretty...
Just kill me now. I fucking hate that mundane horseshit. I'm sure some would say "Oh, but Glenn, you can't have hardcore gore all the time. You have to build characters and such."
I say, "BULLSHIT!" You can totally have both. Just ask Jack Ketchum, or Edward Lee, to name a few. They write stories that are crazy hardcore horror, and they even have vibrant characters to go with the story. It can be done.
It just can't be done by Matt Shaw. I've read several of his books, and it always comes down to the same problem. Too much everyday life bullshit, and not enough actual story. I don't give a fuck what your characters had for breakfast. I don't care that the coffee was oh so wonderful. Nobody fucking cares about that shit.
But then, when Shaw finally gets down to the meat of his story, where the poor hapless strangers find a helpful family in the secluded cabin in the woods. What could go wrong? Well, everything...
The hapless dude's girlfriend gets literally eaten for dinner. While she's still alive. Naked, and tied to the dining room table. Apparently these folks prefer their human meat fresh off the bone.
One of the cannibal girls corners the poor hapless guy. She seduces him. Gets him nice and hard. Goes down on his cock, and literally swallows it whole. After she bites it off at the base, of course.
So yes, good times were eventually had at the cabin in the woods. It just took way too long to actually get there.
Because the first half of this book is a complete waste of space. Well, that's not entirely true. Just like a good horror movie, Shaw grips his audience from the very first page, with an excerpt of what is to come. Extreme horror. Yay!
So the first page is good, but then it drags on for another 70 or so pages, without even a hint of any more gore. Just some idiots going camping. Talking about bullshit. What should we have for dinner? Oh, did you see that flower? So pretty...
Just kill me now. I fucking hate that mundane horseshit. I'm sure some would say "Oh, but Glenn, you can't have hardcore gore all the time. You have to build characters and such."
I say, "BULLSHIT!" You can totally have both. Just ask Jack Ketchum, or Edward Lee, to name a few. They write stories that are crazy hardcore horror, and they even have vibrant characters to go with the story. It can be done.
It just can't be done by Matt Shaw. I've read several of his books, and it always comes down to the same problem. Too much everyday life bullshit, and not enough actual story. I don't give a fuck what your characters had for breakfast. I don't care that the coffee was oh so wonderful. Nobody fucking cares about that shit.
But then, when Shaw finally gets down to the meat of his story, where the poor hapless strangers find a helpful family in the secluded cabin in the woods. What could go wrong? Well, everything...
The hapless dude's girlfriend gets literally eaten for dinner. While she's still alive. Naked, and tied to the dining room table. Apparently these folks prefer their human meat fresh off the bone.
One of the cannibal girls corners the poor hapless guy. She seduces him. Gets him nice and hard. Goes down on his cock, and literally swallows it whole. After she bites it off at the base, of course.
So yes, good times were eventually had at the cabin in the woods. It just took way too long to actually get there.
May 17, 2020
Sloppy beginning of the tale and honestly didn't enjoyed it much. Especially that 1st half, just couldn't go into the story...
Six friends accepts help from a complete stranger and by going to this strangesr's home they found his family was too friendly to them. What I want to say is the book obviously contains total deep gore horror of itself but it was predictable from the beginning. I could see where the book is going and how the gore horror scenery would take place through those events. Though of course this book not for everyone, it contains very disturbing gore events as I already mentioned. So that's it and didn't like the end either, at least that negative character should have given the punish he deserved...
3 from me...
Six friends accepts help from a complete stranger and by going to this strangesr's home they found his family was too friendly to them. What I want to say is the book obviously contains total deep gore horror of itself but it was predictable from the beginning. I could see where the book is going and how the gore horror scenery would take place through those events. Though of course this book not for everyone, it contains very disturbing gore events as I already mentioned. So that's it and didn't like the end either, at least that negative character should have given the punish he deserved...
3 from me...
February 22, 2015
The cover tells you enough about the story. I didn't mind the gore, although I did gasp and cringe although the disturbing parts.
I would have given this a higher rating if it weren't for the incestuous rape scene. I absolutely hate father-daughter rape scenes.
Anyway, this book is a definite must read for horror/gore fanatics.
I would have given this a higher rating if it weren't for the incestuous rape scene. I absolutely hate father-daughter rape scenes.
Anyway, this book is a definite must read for horror/gore fanatics.
January 28, 2015
This is the second book I've read by Shaw and let's be honest and save the wrong people the hassle of reading this book. This is extreme, and violent and yes, even disturbing. The thing that I like about Shaw is that he doesn't just pile on the gore like some splatterpunk writers. There's a method to the madness and that is where Shaw hooks you in. We know what's going to happen, but Shaw strings you along for awhile and you become absorbed in the story. Fans of films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre or even books like Richard Laymon's The Woods Are Dark know what's in store for these characters, but Shaw takes a left and presents a new spin on a classic premise.
This what makes Shaw so good. He isn't just a writer going for the gross out. He puts a reassuring arm around your shoulder and when you least expect he cuts your throat. He writes for the intelligent horror fans. The ones that enjoy a bit of violence and mayhem. He slowly build the tension and then he unleashes hell. We know it's not going to end well, but Shaw is such a good story teller that you can't stop reading even when you feel a bit queasy.
Splatterpunk fans should read Shaw. Horror fans should even read Shaw because he's one of those horror writers that continually release good books that expose us to the dark side of human nature. Consumed may not be for everyone but for those who like their horror dark and violent this is a book you should read.
This what makes Shaw so good. He isn't just a writer going for the gross out. He puts a reassuring arm around your shoulder and when you least expect he cuts your throat. He writes for the intelligent horror fans. The ones that enjoy a bit of violence and mayhem. He slowly build the tension and then he unleashes hell. We know it's not going to end well, but Shaw is such a good story teller that you can't stop reading even when you feel a bit queasy.
Splatterpunk fans should read Shaw. Horror fans should even read Shaw because he's one of those horror writers that continually release good books that expose us to the dark side of human nature. Consumed may not be for everyone but for those who like their horror dark and violent this is a book you should read.
August 15, 2016
A group of friends. A road trip in a van to a remote camping spot. What could possibly go wrong?
It ended well for that bunch, didn't it?
Due to some poor navigational skills and a lack of fuel, the group is stranded. Having to take up an offer from a man they had refused help to earlier, they land themselves at the house of a very close and culinary creative family.
Mmmm..nom nom nom
I knew where this story was headed. Plus, the title isn't very subtle. Kinda cliche and reminiscent of some of my favorite horror movies like Texas Chainsaw and Wrong Turn. But I love freaky shit like that so this was right up my alley.
This was my first Matt Shaw book and it won't be my last for sure. This was one tasty little read that I thoroughly enjoyed.
It ended well for that bunch, didn't it?
Due to some poor navigational skills and a lack of fuel, the group is stranded. Having to take up an offer from a man they had refused help to earlier, they land themselves at the house of a very close and culinary creative family.
Mmmm..nom nom nom
I knew where this story was headed. Plus, the title isn't very subtle. Kinda cliche and reminiscent of some of my favorite horror movies like Texas Chainsaw and Wrong Turn. But I love freaky shit like that so this was right up my alley.
This was my first Matt Shaw book and it won't be my last for sure. This was one tasty little read that I thoroughly enjoyed.
April 5, 2016
That was an interesting, short, little tale. I was kind of expecting it to be a gore fest from start to finish but it wasn't. I mean....that's not how I would want a little outing with friends to end but it made a good read. In any event, I'm looking forward to reading more of his stuff when I can get my hands on it.
November 13, 2015
I really did love this story. I loved the character build up and the old horror movie style but damn it was gory. That doesn't usually bother me but I admit I got a little queasy in parts of this one. Anyway great story, just don't eat right before reading it. ;)
November 26, 2014
Consumed by Matt. Shaw"
I expect so much from his books this was too predictable for me.T
he story was a bit boring sorry Matt after his other books this was just fair to okay but anything he writes is good.
I expect so much from his books this was too predictable for me.T
he story was a bit boring sorry Matt after his other books this was just fair to okay but anything he writes is good.
March 9, 2020
A group of friends. A road trip in a van to a remote camping spot. What could possibly go wrong?
It ended well for that bunch, didn't it?
Due to some poor navigational skills and a lack of fuel, the group is stranded. Having to take up an offer from a man they had refused help to earlier, they land themselves at the house of a very close and culinary creative family.
Mmmm..nom nom nom
I knew where this story was headed. Plus, the title isn't very subtle. Kinda cliche and reminiscent of some of my favorite horror movies like Texas Chainsaw and Wrong Turn. But I love freaky shit like that so this was right up my alley.
This was my first Matt Shaw book and it won't be my last for sure. This was one tasty little read that I thoroughly enjoyed.
It ended well for that bunch, didn't it?
Due to some poor navigational skills and a lack of fuel, the group is stranded. Having to take up an offer from a man they had refused help to earlier, they land themselves at the house of a very close and culinary creative family.
Mmmm..nom nom nom
I knew where this story was headed. Plus, the title isn't very subtle. Kinda cliche and reminiscent of some of my favorite horror movies like Texas Chainsaw and Wrong Turn. But I love freaky shit like that so this was right up my alley.
This was my first Matt Shaw book and it won't be my last for sure. This was one tasty little read that I thoroughly enjoyed.
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May 31, 2016I applaud Matt for attempting something new and giving his readers something different. He's definitely managed to pull it off like a splatter-punk genius and deserves no less than 5-stars.
My only concern while reading this was that Matt would end up going down the road of so many writers like Wrath James White and Edward Lee, who tend to concentrate too much on shocking, puke-inducing scenes and forget that there's supposed to be a story in there somewhere too. I know that Matt Shaw can pen a terrific horror story full of psychologically tense moments and dark creepy situations without relying on being 'shocking'.
However this book gives some of the big horror names a run for their money. It manages to be horrific, graphically gory, sometimes a little racy and yet a fun read all at the same time. The characters, a typical group of college friends, were so realistic that I could picture the scenes perfectly. I was pleased that I had eaten a good few hours before reading this book though!
My only concern while reading this was that Matt would end up going down the road of so many writers like Wrath James White and Edward Lee, who tend to concentrate too much on shocking, puke-inducing scenes and forget that there's supposed to be a story in there somewhere too. I know that Matt Shaw can pen a terrific horror story full of psychologically tense moments and dark creepy situations without relying on being 'shocking'.
However this book gives some of the big horror names a run for their money. It manages to be horrific, graphically gory, sometimes a little racy and yet a fun read all at the same time. The characters, a typical group of college friends, were so realistic that I could picture the scenes perfectly. I was pleased that I had eaten a good few hours before reading this book though!
March 16, 2013
Excellent!
Gory good times were had!
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Gory good times were had!
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June 3, 2014
yet again another Matt Shaw book I couldn't put down!
March 17, 2023
A car full of annoying people is heading out for camping. Among them is a couple that recently broke up (the guy texted her that it was over). Another guy is so annoying he turns off the GPS (before they were in your phone) claiming he knew the best route.
And, naturally they get lost.
Right before the car runs out of gas, they stop at a gas station, only to find it has no petrol. A man comes up to them asking for a ride and they refuse and head on their way. After they run out of gas, the man they denied a ride to - and his brother - pull over to check on why they were on the side of the road. While the man who was ignored before seemed annoyed, the brother was super friendly, offering to take them to their home and come right back (you can't tow 2 cars and they already have one being towed). Some go there, others stay. (note that I can't remember anyone's name so I'm being vague)
If you take nothing else from this review of a pulpy horror novel, do not go to the home of random rednecks from the middle of nowhere. And if you do go to said home, do not drink what they offer you. And if you do drink what they offer you... you know what, screw it, you get what you deserve.
This isn't likely to change your opinion on the whole "inbred redneck cannibal family" trope in horror. In Matt Shaw's traditional style there are moments of very graphic depictions of terrible deaths. These are maybe a little less common than in most of his "black cover" books, but still are well beyond your standard King/Koontz novel. There's a (slight) twist toward the end of the book that I found pretty fun personally. To say more, I'd be going into spoilers, so I guess I'll finish by saying - if you're a fan of Matt Shaw's work and enjoy the subgenre of inbred redneck cannibal families, it's worth a quick read (think it took me 90 minutes). It can hang with the others just fine but won't likely convert any skeptics.
And, naturally they get lost.
Right before the car runs out of gas, they stop at a gas station, only to find it has no petrol. A man comes up to them asking for a ride and they refuse and head on their way. After they run out of gas, the man they denied a ride to - and his brother - pull over to check on why they were on the side of the road. While the man who was ignored before seemed annoyed, the brother was super friendly, offering to take them to their home and come right back (you can't tow 2 cars and they already have one being towed). Some go there, others stay. (note that I can't remember anyone's name so I'm being vague)
If you take nothing else from this review of a pulpy horror novel, do not go to the home of random rednecks from the middle of nowhere. And if you do go to said home, do not drink what they offer you. And if you do drink what they offer you... you know what, screw it, you get what you deserve.
This isn't likely to change your opinion on the whole "inbred redneck cannibal family" trope in horror. In Matt Shaw's traditional style there are moments of very graphic depictions of terrible deaths. These are maybe a little less common than in most of his "black cover" books, but still are well beyond your standard King/Koontz novel. There's a (slight) twist toward the end of the book that I found pretty fun personally. To say more, I'd be going into spoilers, so I guess I'll finish by saying - if you're a fan of Matt Shaw's work and enjoy the subgenre of inbred redneck cannibal families, it's worth a quick read (think it took me 90 minutes). It can hang with the others just fine but won't likely convert any skeptics.
November 22, 2023
*Review*
Consumed
By Matt Shaw
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Six friends pile into a a van in questionable working order to head out on a camping trip. When they get lost and run out of gas, a good Samaritan swoops in to save the day... or so they think. What follows is like something out of your worst nightmare.
This was a good one! I'm still new to Matt Shaw so I'm trying to get a feel for him. This one was very reminiscent of the family from Texas Chainsaw with a little bit of the Firefly Family mixed in. The relationships between the characters seemed authentic and realistic.
Shaw writes the patriarch of the family so well, I literally wanted to stab him through my phone. I love the addition of the aide plot with the children of the family, it took the focus off the victims and made the family doing the eating more human and made their story more real.
If you aren't into body horror or stories containing cannibalism, this one isn't for you. If you do like that stuff, I'd recommend this one. It's well written and fun.
📚 Here's my favorite quote from this story:
"He was a firm believer in the impossibilities of remaining friends once you had broken up with someone you’d ejaculated in."
#bookreview #horror #mattshaw #extremehorror #consumed
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Consumed
By Matt Shaw
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Six friends pile into a a van in questionable working order to head out on a camping trip. When they get lost and run out of gas, a good Samaritan swoops in to save the day... or so they think. What follows is like something out of your worst nightmare.
This was a good one! I'm still new to Matt Shaw so I'm trying to get a feel for him. This one was very reminiscent of the family from Texas Chainsaw with a little bit of the Firefly Family mixed in. The relationships between the characters seemed authentic and realistic.
Shaw writes the patriarch of the family so well, I literally wanted to stab him through my phone. I love the addition of the aide plot with the children of the family, it took the focus off the victims and made the family doing the eating more human and made their story more real.
If you aren't into body horror or stories containing cannibalism, this one isn't for you. If you do like that stuff, I'd recommend this one. It's well written and fun.
📚 Here's my favorite quote from this story:
"He was a firm believer in the impossibilities of remaining friends once you had broken up with someone you’d ejaculated in."
#bookreview #horror #mattshaw #extremehorror #consumed
#horrorreview #bookstagram
August 13, 2023
(4.5 stars)
There were no trigger warnings. So, I definitely went in blind and not expecting incest ugh. This is top #2 more disgusting extreme horror I've ever read thus far...
The way Shaw writes was a first for me and it's incredibly cynical and unique. Good storyline, the writing was different but something that really was enjoyable other than what I already mentioned. Lost half a star from me because of the mention of rape/incest. If I would've seen a trigger warning somewhere before reading.. I would've mentally prepared myself and given "Consumed" a full five star rating. Fun, sick, twisted action packed..
There were no trigger warnings. So, I definitely went in blind and not expecting incest ugh. This is top #2 more disgusting extreme horror I've ever read thus far...
The way Shaw writes was a first for me and it's incredibly cynical and unique. Good storyline, the writing was different but something that really was enjoyable other than what I already mentioned. Lost half a star from me because of the mention of rape/incest. If I would've seen a trigger warning somewhere before reading.. I would've mentally prepared myself and given "Consumed" a full five star rating. Fun, sick, twisted action packed..
January 16, 2025
What could be worse than running out of gas when you're already late for your camping holiday?
Matt Shaw has the answer, try being picked up by a family so depraved that they make the Manson's look like the Brady Bunch.
This story had major House Of 1000 Corpses vibes, which is so up my alley.
depraved, sick, twisted and coming apart at the seems this story will take you on a wild ride you won't soon forget.
Matt Shaw has the answer, try being picked up by a family so depraved that they make the Manson's look like the Brady Bunch.
This story had major House Of 1000 Corpses vibes, which is so up my alley.
depraved, sick, twisted and coming apart at the seems this story will take you on a wild ride you won't soon forget.
July 24, 2019
Served it’s purpose! I am deeply disgusted, i need to puke! I shouldn’t really read it right before i eat.
That means the book is written really well. But i don’t think i’ll read another Matt Shaw anytime soon, not until i have enough courage.
That means the book is written really well. But i don’t think i’ll read another Matt Shaw anytime soon, not until i have enough courage.
October 27, 2022
When you see the cover, read the title, then consider what the book will be about - it is exactly that. It's super predictable. Not bad, but still predictable.
The story was alright, but I think this is overall a pass for me.
The story was alright, but I think this is overall a pass for me.
April 10, 2023
This was a fantastic story. Your typical backwoods cannibal family!!! Just the right amount of gore to keep you going. Characters you can really get along with. You feel for them every step of the way. A page turner for sure!!!
May 9, 2023
Dialogue was terrible and the book clearly didn’t have 2 minutes worth of editing/proofreading done beforehand. Lame storyline that has been done a million times and the stupidest ending ever. Trust me on this……..don’t waste your time on this one.
December 23, 2024
Disgusting
Worst book ever. Gore is one thing and that's what I expected.... Incest, familial rape, eating of genitals, and other disgustingly horrific sexual deviant fantasies.... Far different than horror and gore.
Worst book ever. Gore is one thing and that's what I expected.... Incest, familial rape, eating of genitals, and other disgustingly horrific sexual deviant fantasies.... Far different than horror and gore.
January 29, 2025
I was fine and dealing with almost everything that is until the father raped her own daughter brutally- I'm disgusted and traumatized to even see such a thing in a book- call me whatever fiction has its limits- but that was just.. beyond it and- disgusting in my opinion. Ew.
October 27, 2020
Too extreme, even for me. This is the first of the author's novellas I have disliked.
August 2, 2022
Slow start but was alright
Some characters were insufferable but I guess that was the point
Some characters were insufferable but I guess that was the point
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