Review of Disarrhoea

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Comparing "Disarrhoea" to the recent pandemic and the life under East Germany dictatorship, it's a crying shame to resort to biological warfare for merely wanting to be in power.
I also like the reviewer's favourite short stories. It's fair to mention that the stories are short because these days we are hard-pressed for time and nobody want to be lured into lengthy deliberations only to understand the plot eventually when the attention span has worn thin, and be demotivated despite going through all that effort.
Horror is none of my interest.
Worthwhile review.
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This science-fiction and horror book of six anthologies seems like it will appeal to readers who enjoy these two genres together. It's not for me because of the horror aspect, but I do hope other readers will enjoy it. Great review!
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Fantastic sci-fi stories and so is this review. Joshfee77 was taken away by Vodenn to 6 different destinations where he enjoyed Matryoshka loop the most. Although it is highly technical, a fantasy, it makes us reflect about the most debated illnesses that plagued nations, the economy, even the sanity of so many people. Quite entertaining BOTD.
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While not really a fan of short stories, these sound interesting; especially the first one. I quite enjoy a story that is realistic and easy to put yourself in. Thanks for a great review!
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Post by Ndagire Hassifah1 »

I'm not good at horror be it movies or books and I think I will give this book a pass. But I liked the book cover, it's really attractive. Congrats to the author on the BOTD. And thanks you for the detailed review.
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Am not usually a fan of horror stories but from the review I feel it has surpassed the expectations. Being a short story I can't wait to see what it unfolds. Nice and honest review.
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I'm not a fan of short stories, so I'll pass. I'm glad to know that you enjoyed the story though.
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This book sounds utterly bizarre, but in a good way. I’ll have to check it out, even though I normally don’t gravitate towards anthologies.
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I am not a fan of short stories, or the genres horror and science-fiction combined. I hope potential readers enjoy it. Congrats on BOTD.
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This collection of six original short stories combines science fiction and horror. It is appealing because the author uses clean, elegant wording without adding extraneous flourishes. Additionally, it incorporates a considerable amount of realism through vocabulary and reliable scientific hypotheses and beliefs. Fans of horror and science fiction may find it intriguing.
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I really loved the fact that this review caught my attention. Although I'm not a fan of sci-fi books I would love to read this book.
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The book cover did not catch my attention, but the 6 stories definitely interest me as each and every one of them sounds highly original.
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Post by Prince Ekeoma »

"Disarrhoea" by Kevin Vodden. An interesting science fiction story, contains horror, fear, etc. I like the good writing style and easy to understand. Congratulations on your #BOTD.
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Post by Seamstress »

I am sorry to say, but unfortunately nothing about this book that review described peaked my interest. I don't like short stories, preferring deeper immersion in the plot; I am down to earth person and fantasy or sci-fi lacks that feeling of reality that I need. In short, I can't evaluate the book correctly and will have to skip it.
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This book has an interesting plot that is quite creative and innovative. Although I don't really understand the concept of the book, it seems like something worth reading. Congratulations on BOTD!
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