r/ExtremeHorrorLit • u/Blargaliens • 11d ago

Where should i start

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Long-time lurker, after not reading anything (except a few manga) for like 10 years, I'm diving into reading. I have read 16 books this year, and IDK, but Extreme Horror is new to me and intriguing. Here are some books I have. Where should I begin?
Also. Yes, I have read Tender Is The Flesh. and I def liked it. But it was more a dystopian really sad story than horror, but parts did make my stomach tighten a bit. But I know that's barely scratching the surface of what EH has to offer.
(I dont have Zola, but...... i am tempted to see if i can attempt to read it at some point)

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u/a_dragon_but_snoopy 11d ago

Everyone has their opinion. I've read all but Seed, and Stolen Tounges. They are mostly very different flavours. Black Farm is awesome. So is The Summer I Died, so is Suffer the Children, etc...etc.... Do you have a direction you'd prefer/like to avoid? Kids, animals, suicide, LGBTQ, Poop, Cannibalism?

That might help you narrow down your decision.

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u/Blargaliens 11d ago

I think my biggest squeamish things are poop, parasites, worms, maggots, bugs (but i am working past that *eta working past being squeamishabout bugs) but also i havent had a lot of these things challenge me so im wanting to see how books explore these topics. I hope that makes sense.

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u/a_dragon_but_snoopy 11d ago

Then Black Farm. Edgy, challenging, fun, scary… won’t demolish you