"But though humanity doesn't escape us when it's dark out, I've learned that human decency only exists when it's convenient."
Ashley Lutin has found an interesting way to deal with his grief after the death of his wife and the disappearance of his son. He has transitioned into helping others with their pain and desire to depart from life. With thoughtful planning and a detailed ritual, Ashley helps people by giving them a taste of exactly what they wanted and leaves them with a renewed purpose. However, Ashley soon decides to change his methods, creating a permanent solution for the people he is supposed to be helping. His upcoming appointment with a man named Jinx will test Ashley's determination and put him face to face with the person who can answer his questions.
At Dark, I Become Loathsome is a unique look into humanity, grief and pain. For a shorter story, the pacing is more of a slow burn with a known undercurrent of something going terribly wrong, eating away and corrupting Ashley. I enjoyed how the story moved through Ashley in the present, going through the motions of his death experience along with memories of when he was with his wife and son up through his son's disappearance interspersed with Ashley's directions for the ritual. As Ashley's narrative continues, the state of his mind deteriorates and yet he seems to see things clearly for the first time in a long time. As Ashley intersects with Jinx, the tension rises and Ashley faces some difficult truths about himself.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Ashley Lutin has found an interesting way to deal with his grief after the death of his wife and the disappearance of his son. He has transitioned into helping others with their pain and desire to depart from life. With thoughtful planning and a detailed ritual, Ashley helps people by giving them a taste of exactly what they wanted and leaves them with a renewed purpose. However, Ashley soon decides to change his methods, creating a permanent solution for the people he is supposed to be helping. His upcoming appointment with a man named Jinx will test Ashley's determination and put him face to face with the person who can answer his questions.
At Dark, I Become Loathsome is a unique look into humanity, grief and pain. For a shorter story, the pacing is more of a slow burn with a known undercurrent of something going terribly wrong, eating away and corrupting Ashley. I enjoyed how the story moved through Ashley in the present, going through the motions of his death experience along with memories of when he was with his wife and son up through his son's disappearance interspersed with Ashley's directions for the ritual. As Ashley's narrative continues, the state of his mind deteriorates and yet he seems to see things clearly for the first time in a long time. As Ashley intersects with Jinx, the tension rises and Ashley faces some difficult truths about himself.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
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