I tend to feel like I don't really have the narrative protocols in place for horror/dark fantasy/whatever people call their books when they are looking to creep you out. Bad things happen -- so? Everybody dies -- so? What more? I am starting to feel like there has to be a payoff to this kind of book that isn't just "well, you survived". This is not me asking for ponies and sunshine and flowers, but something must be gained, I think. Even a small victory -- a move beyond the status quo.
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I think that you need to read Skin.