Three books in, and the Warrens’ stories still do the same thing: turn real people’s mental health struggles into “demonic” spectacles. Werewolf by Robert David Chase follows William Ramsey, a kid who randomly decides he’s a wolf one day, and suddenly everyone’s calling it possession. Clunky writing, casual racism, and endless pearl-clutching over metal music don’t help, and yes — every nurse is inexplicably perfect. Still, it’s the most believable Warren universe book I’ve read… if you can overlook all that.
I Take Too Much Responsibility—And It Started in Church
There’s a darker side to religion that’s often sold as a virtue: forgiveness, repentance, and taking responsibility for your actions. None of these things are inherently bad. But after years of narcissistic abuse layered on top of religious trauma, I’ve realized something uncomfortable about myself — I take too much responsibility. That reflex didn’t stay…
Review: In a Dark Place by Ray Garton | Whassamatter with the Snedeker Family?
Whassamatter with the Snedeker fam? Honestly… I can’t say for sure. My initial thought is addiction and mental illness, because the way this family is written in the book is not a great look. But truly, whassamatter with the author for using words like “whassamatter,” “hummum,” and “whum” and pretending they’re real? I hate feeling…
