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7 is a book of short stories based on the seven deadly Lust, Greed, Wrath, Sloth, Gluttony, Envy and Pride. Each story revolves around a sin and it's vileness within human-nature.
121 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 24, 2018
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February 11, 2020
7 is a collection of short stories, seven short stories as the title suggests, that covers the seven deadly sins: lust, envy, sloth, greed, pride, gluttony, and wrath. 7 was a quicker reading than expected, because despite not being a huge fan of short stories, the book absorbed me.
The genre is thriller, with many psychological implications and often graphic violence. I have to warn you, this is not for everyone and the disclaimer for adult content at the beginning is spot on. I admit some stories, Envy and Gluttony in particular, were difficult to get through, even if I used to be a huge thriller reader.
My favourite of the collection was Greed. There is a creepy feeling running through it that foreshadows something bad without pointing directly at it. Greed looks like a “normal” story on the surface, but you perceive there’s something very wrong going on. Only you can’t put your finger on it, not yet. And this pushes you to read forward and forward.
The author did an admirable job. He chose his common thread carefully and made the most of it. He touched the essence of each deadly sin and showed the worst consequences of surrendering to it, leaving no space for compassion or improvement or a positive arc.
One thing you shouldn’t look for in this short story collection is hope. There’s none. As much as they try to resist, each main character in each story will bottom out. And then some.
On the whole, I gave 7 four stars out of five because sometimes violence is a bit too much for my taste. However, I strongly recommend this short story collection to thriller lovers who are not afraid of finding out abut the worst wretchedness of human nature.
The genre is thriller, with many psychological implications and often graphic violence. I have to warn you, this is not for everyone and the disclaimer for adult content at the beginning is spot on. I admit some stories, Envy and Gluttony in particular, were difficult to get through, even if I used to be a huge thriller reader.
My favourite of the collection was Greed. There is a creepy feeling running through it that foreshadows something bad without pointing directly at it. Greed looks like a “normal” story on the surface, but you perceive there’s something very wrong going on. Only you can’t put your finger on it, not yet. And this pushes you to read forward and forward.
The author did an admirable job. He chose his common thread carefully and made the most of it. He touched the essence of each deadly sin and showed the worst consequences of surrendering to it, leaving no space for compassion or improvement or a positive arc.
One thing you shouldn’t look for in this short story collection is hope. There’s none. As much as they try to resist, each main character in each story will bottom out. And then some.
On the whole, I gave 7 four stars out of five because sometimes violence is a bit too much for my taste. However, I strongly recommend this short story collection to thriller lovers who are not afraid of finding out abut the worst wretchedness of human nature.
April 12, 2020
Terrifyingly Good!
This book was unlike anything I've read. Not at all for those who don't hold a certain appreciation for horror. This book explores each deadly sin in spectacular twisted detail. An absolute must read.
This book was unlike anything I've read. Not at all for those who don't hold a certain appreciation for horror. This book explores each deadly sin in spectacular twisted detail. An absolute must read.
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