- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Hyperion Books; Reprint edition (Feb 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0786886358
- ISBN-13: 978-0786886357
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Watch out for this book...
15 Dec 2003
Format:Hardcover
So yes, we can all agree that this book is definitely not for everyone. But my God, when the right people find it... they'll be in for one heck of a good read. It's a motley crew of characters, but all have heart -- which is why what they do doesn't matter as much as why they do it in the first place. I'd say this is an author who's going far... and it all starts here.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A terrific, yet bumpy ride.
3 Mar 2003
Format:Hardcover
When I first started reading this book I didn't think I was going to make it past the first couple of pages. I enjoyed the authors previous release (a collection of short stories), but I doubted my capabilities of enjoying an intact book. Despite my hesitancy towards reading novels, I began to process the words. As I ran into the different characters and situations I found myself sympathizing with them (which is nothing to take lightly, considering the extremity of the characters). It felt at times like I was in the back seat experiencing everything the author was describing in vivid detail. Its not his imagery that entraps you in this twisted tale of love and death, but through his choice of words which perfectly flow in a mesmerizing stream, leaving you questioning your state of mind.
I must warn you, some of his images are at times a bit difficult to stomach, and to be honest- disgusting, but I personally felt what was intended, and if I may say so, is an accomplishment on the authors part.
I'm about 9 times farther in this book than I thought I would be by now. I find putting this novel down harder than getting up for school at 7 am every morning. Some of it can be a little gruesome at times but its all in good taste- Written for purpose and not written solely for reaction. The livelihood of the dead is amazing.
I still have a few more chapters to go, and I'm looking forward to the "miles ahead" towards the Chapman patented twisted ending. From the personification of the South, to the corpse in the cooler, its a guaranteed trip down an awkward yet enlightening bumpy road (no pun intended). For Chapman's first novel, its quite an accomplishment. Pick it up-see for yourself.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
twisted but moving
8 Mar 2011
Format:Hardcover
I loved Clay McLeod Chapman's Rest Area. Such a twisted yet lovable collection of short stories and I was not disappointed by Miss Corpus. The story telling is amazing. The way he writes makes you feel as if you are really there, that you are sitting in the back of the car and the characters are talking to you. You empathize with them even though you know what they are doing is heinous. You can't help but love them despite their faults. Despite some of the grotesque imagery the story is so emotional, a whole roller coaster of emotions, and I find myself not wanting to get off. I believe it's very much a love story (between the characters and also for the South in general). A very dark one! That's what is so appealing about it though. It's not typical. A love story for people who grew up loving horror films and finding every Nicholas Sparks movie/novel to be what is truly disgusting. It's not for everyone, that's certain. But if you are one of the slightly morbid individuals that likes things to be just a tad dark and a little gross, then this is for you. At it's heart Miss Corpus is a funny, demented, and passionate love story that will linger in your thoughts long after you've put the book down.
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