Exquisite Corpse

Extract: Poppy Z. Brite only spent about a decade or so writing horror. "Exquisite Corpse" is her last full length horror novel. It is the terrifying and grotesque tale of a necrophiliac and cannibal who, well, hook up. While her two earlier novels lushly escort you through accessible, gothic themes and plot, "Corpse", pardon the expression, bites you with tight, efficient prose and drags you kicking and screaming through the darkest, goriest nightmare you will ever have. If you don't want nightmares, jump right to my final paragraph. If you're brave, and think you can stomach the full review, read on...