The Salt Grows Heavy
The Salt Grows Heavy
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
2023
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw, a person experiences a blend of horror and myth as they navigate a world tinged with darkness and decay. The narrative explores themes of transformation, survival, and the haunting legacy of the past. This novella intricately fuses folklore with a macabre setting, offering a unique tale of endurance.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Gritty
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Cassandra Khaw's The Salt Grows Heavy offers a dark, atmospheric narrative enriched with vivid prose and imaginative storytelling. Praised for its unique blend of horror and myth, it captivates readers with its eerie aesthetic. However, some criticize its dense narrative as challenging to follow. Overall, it's a gripping read for those who enjoy experimental horror literature.
Who Should Read The Salt Grows Heavy?
Fans of dark, lyrical horror with a fairy-tale twist, like those who enjoy Neil Gaiman’s Coraline or Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber, will be captivated by Cassandra Khaw’s The Salt Grows Heavy. Readers who appreciate atmospheric prose and intricate storytelling will find this novella especially appealing.
22,806 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
2023
Adult
18+ years
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