That comparison between the cult and the LDS is such a great point! I was really fascinated by the cult and how, like you say, they considered it entirely compatible with Christianity. I would have liked the book to go into more detail than it did about the religious psychology of that.
And I'm interested that you found the ending hopeful. It felt to me like a classic horror stinger moment, the DUH DUH DUH revelation.
I came away most of all wanting to know a lot more about Motty. I felt like her characterization got richer and more complex with each reveal. No wonder she had such a complicated relationship with Stella!
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Date: 2022-06-12 10:32 pm (UTC)And I'm interested that you found the ending hopeful. It felt to me like a classic horror stinger moment, the DUH DUH DUH revelation.
I came away most of all wanting to know a lot more about Motty. I felt like her characterization got richer and more complex with each reveal. No wonder she had such a complicated relationship with Stella!