Disturbingly intriguing.
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I'm sorry to say I did not like this story much. While Sydney Aaliyah Michelle is a fairly good writer, I just couldn't begin to get into the story. Also, while I've never had to like the characters to like a book, I didn't like either Joshua or Carrington (actually I actively disliked her).  However the book must have something because I kept reading it, all the way to the end. Weird, huh? I guess I'll have to read it again in a few months just so maybe I'll be able to figure out why I really don't like it. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
4027861
This story has almost made my obsessive news consumption worthwhile. Well written, hilarious, and deeply weird. I'm eagerly awaiting part 2.
1305857
A very disturbing glimpse of the logical progression of man's obsession with and dependence on technology. Matthew Mather has done it again. I look forward to more of his work. I took away one star because I felt the flow of the story at times became too disjointed and scattered.
2665258
I did not expect this book to intrigue me as well as it did.  The story was disturbing, but kept me interested until the end.
1079195
a bit unusual but timelines woven very well. Some surprises, well, lots of surprises. All connected into a fascinating tale.
4793366
Creepy and fascinating. Crosses the line between the natural and supernatural in a intriguing way. You don't know how the plot will be dealt out andtil the cards fall.
1416219
Don't try to mentally predict the ending ,you'll never be correct.
Disturbingly mesmerizing, couldn't put it down and read it in a day.
317055
It's hard to know how to write a review of such a strange and disturbing book. I can start with the "abouts." It's about a convicted pedophile and killer who has been in prison in upstate New York for twenty-three years, a deeply bent personality, but also a tragic figure. He's nameless, an untrustworthy narrator with a confused memory of events and a sometimes very shaky grasp on reality. It's also about Alice, his twelve-year-old victim, who may have been to some extent complicit in her own death -- if the narrator's tale is to be believed. And it's about a college girl, also nameless, who corresponds with the prisoner, describing her own pedophilic activities and asking his advice -- although it's unclear how much of what she tells him actually happened, how much is her imagination, and how much is simply *his* imagination. Homes does an astonishing job of leading the reader to question what "normal" really means, and her masterful control of the narrative brings out the distasteful depths of all the characters. There are no "heroes" in this book, believe me -- not even the narrator when he wreaks a satisfying revenge on a tormentor in the shower. In many ways, to many readers, this will be a horror story, but the truly horrifying thing is that it could very easily all be true.
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Joelle Charbonneaus NEED is a shocking, chilling, disturbing and thought-provoking read that asks what youd be willing to do and how far youd be willing to go to get what you think you need. Its answer is perturbing and unsettling and yet utterly fascinating. Its a story that takes a look at the darker side of human nature and posits that greed, envy, and fear are often stronger motivators than heroism, bravery or selflessness. Its disconcerting. Its sinister. Its scarily realistic.

What do you NEED?

It sounds easy enough. Sign up. Tell it what you need. Invite a few friends. Receive your prize. Its a gimmick, a marketing ploy. Who doesnt want free stuff? Its not asking for much.

Ask for something else you need. Because, hey, why not. Sure you might not really need it, but you want it. Youve already invited your friends, so thats out. Deliver a package? No problem. Does it really matter whats inside?

Need something else? Sure you do. And so what if you're not thrilled with what you're supposed to do to get it. Nothing bad can happen. No one will get hurt. And if for some reason they do, they probably deserve it. Right?

Told from multiple points of view, with only the main character Kaylees voice in the first person, the requests of each character are revealed along with their level of willingness to do what is asked for their requests to be fulfilled. Each starts off with the promise of receiving something great in exchange for doing very little. But every new request demands more reciprocity until they're forced to ask the question: is it worth it?

Joelle Charbonneau did a masterful job of intertwining and layering each characters story. There were no extraneous characters - everyone had a part to play. The plot was complex, but not complicated. The story was at times harsh, violent, upsetting, but not unnecessarily so.

The author created an unlikely hero in Kaylee, a girl so desperate to help her brother that shed do anything to save him, and surrounded her with a variety of characters who ran the gamut from selfish, to vengeful, to envious, to guilt-ridden, to lovesick, to conniving, to opportunistic, to frantic, to innocent, to murderous. She gave them all a level playing field and let their choices dictate the outcome.

NEED is a story that will make you think, make you question your own limits, make you reevaluate your wants versus needs. It reveals how the desire for something can bring out the worst in people. It shows that everything has a price and that there are always consequences for ones actions. Its grim. Its disheartening. Its compelling, its surprising, its startling. And it is certain to prompt discussion both during and after the read.
1609237
It was a very well written book. The characters were deep and intriguing. The subject matter was quite disturbing, but artfully presented. This book left a big impression on me. I would gladly read another selection by this author. Read
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I received a complimentary copy of the e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I will be honest - this book is seriously disturbing at times.  As the title leads you to believe, we are dealing with internal organs.  Lots and lots of internal organs - as well as their removal and insertion from one physical body to another.  However, readers will soon discover as the story unfolds that the true heart of the tale is less about the organs themselves (or the bloody and hasty removal of them, which is often depicted in grisly and vivid detail), but more about the existential question at the heart of it: are we really more than just the sum of our parts?

This is a fast-paced and heart pounding visceral experience I have not had in some time.  It starts off with the foot on the accelerator and does not let off until the end... I am eagerly anticipating diving into the next book in the series and will continue following the work of Mr. Werbeloff with eager anticipation.
988491
Very interesting and disturbing
 Could not stop reading it.
2021807
It's just one bizarre thing after another in a world that high-flying travelers never see.  Danger lurks at every stop in the most curious forms. Highly recommended.
2434807
I found this story very intriguing yet strange and one has to keep reading to find out what happened. Very complex and interesting
all the way to the end !
1431989
Insightful, intricate and disturbing. Yann Martel ropes you in and leads you further down the rabbit hole while he sets things in motion. Similar style to Life of Pi. Full review here: [...]
588565
Fantasy combines with fiction in this peculiar tale. Imaginative cast of characters with intriguing twists of plot.  The pictures throughout lend to the sense of surrealism.
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It is an intriguing premise that attempts to tackle inherently inexplainable material with deep scientific insight and engrossing dramatic thrill.

The level of research and detail that went behind creating the NDE story arc was impressive.  It really takes you into a disturbing, yet plausible, world of corporate corruption within the academic community.  The fact that the corporate monster is a radical religious group is even more unsettling.

However, the most powerful messages in the book are contained within the protagonist's mysterious relationships with loved ones of his past.  Shifting between sweet visions of long lost memories and violent nightmares of future murders, Gary Braver is able to create a dynamic story that is indefinable within a single genre.

Above all else, Tunnel Vision is an intimate and personal approach on a difficult subject that is obviously close and sensitive to the author.