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The Black Farm Kindle Edition

by Elias Witherow (Author), Thought Catalog (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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After the loss of a child along with a slew of agonizing misfortunes, Nick and Jess decide to end their lives. Unable to cope with the misery that fills their days, they commit one last act together and die in loving relief.But when Nick wakes up, he soon realizes that death isn't the gentle darkness he expected. Panicked and horrified, he struggles to understand the twisted abominations and hellish world he's now trapped in.Driven by desperation and a sudden will to survive, he sets out to find Jess and is unable to cope with the thought of her having to suffer through the terrors this new reality holds.But nothing could prepare him for the nightmares he found...nothing could prepare him for The Black Farm.
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    325 pages
  2. Language
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  4. Publication date
    June 7, 2017
  5. File size
    2835 KB
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    “You can’t feel love. You can’t see it, you can’t taste it…you can’t hold it in your hands. You can’t buy it and you can’t sell it. Love is an idea that has to grow in the individual’s mind, fertilized and cared for with great tenderness.” Tolin spread his arms. “For a race obsessed with material objects, isn’t it funny that the most desired possession of the human heart…is love?”
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    You can only bend for so long before the inevitable break and when you do, you don’t have time to worry about the pieces you lose in the process.
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    Love is a powerful thing, is it not? It can build us up and tear us down with the force of a thousand suns. It is an elusive idea and a fantasy that so many strive their whole lives to feel…while others are left devastated by the ruin it can leave in its wake. Love is both good and evil. It is the antidote and the poison of your entire species.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B072MN983J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 7, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 7, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2835 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 325 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1945796502
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4.3 out of 5 stars
1,790 global ratings

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Customers find the imagery detailed and vivid. They describe the plot as fascinating, original, and supernatural. They also describe the tone as dark and horrific. Readers appreciate the decent main character development. They praise the writing quality as extremely well written. Opinions are mixed on the emotional content, with some finding it deliciously disturbing and riveting, while others find it incredibly disturbing.

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115 customers mention "Writing quality"96 positive19 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book extremely well written, amazing, and perfectly understanding. They also say it's a quick read with beautifully disturbing details on each page.

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"...Expect dark and savage torture that will stick with you. It was a quick read even at over 300 pages." Read more

"...I was sold. I will say...this book is even better. By a long shot. I love all the characters...." Read more

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95 customers mention "Plot"82 positive13 negative

Customers find the plot fascinating, addicting, and creative. They also say the story is amazing and never dull. Readers describe the book as a fresh approach to the unknown. They say it's one of the best horror/supernatural books they've ever read.

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"...By a long shot. I love all the characters. It is more intense than the short story and it fleshes out everything you were asking yourself when..." Read more

"This was dark, twisted and deliciously disturbing. I haven't cringed that much in a long time... and I enjoyed every bit of it...." Read more

21 customers mention "Character development"17 positive4 negative

Customers like the character development in the book. They say the main characters are developed well.

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21 customers mention "Detail"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book detailed, descriptive, and a real page turner. They also say the imagery is vivid.

"...Brilliant characters, the plot was SO addicting. Detailed imagery, I could visualize everything in this story down to every little aspect...." Read more

"...It is more intense than the short story and it fleshes out everything you were asking yourself when reading or listening to the short story...." Read more

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"...The world building in this was 10/10 as well and I love the attention to details found throughout...." Read more

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Customers find the tone of the book dark and horrific, making them want to turn the pages.

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"This was dark, twisted and deliciously disturbing. I haven't cringed that much in a long time... and I enjoyed every bit of it...." Read more

"...I found this novel to be full of heart. Its a dark, dark tale of adventure and redemption and putting things into perspective...." Read more

"...The dark imagery and well crafted world are the highlights of the book.Overall I have few complaints...." Read more

15 customers mention "Subject matter"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the subject matter disgusting, vile, and depraved. They also describe the book as exciting, horrific, dark, and dreary.

"...It was gross, heartbreaking and entertaining. A terrifying & outright scary read, a place that exists in this book is a thing of true nightmares!..." Read more

"I enjoyed reading this, very nasty and visceral descriptions of gore...." Read more

"...The story had a great mix of disgust, disturb, anxiousness, gore but also with a love and hope aspect...." Read more

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111 customers mention "Emotional content"68 positive43 negative

Customers find the emotional content deliciously disturbing, relentless, and masterful. They also describe the book as heartbreaking, brutal, and original. However, some customers find the chapter 4 to be incredibly disturbing and unempathetic. They say the book is not for the faint of heart and has a lot of triggering content.

"...It was gross, heartbreaking and entertaining. A terrifying & outright scary read, a place that exists in this book is a thing of true nightmares!..." Read more

"Listen, I’m going to be honest with you. There were some real cringe moments in this book, like the alpha male dialogue and the random moments that..." Read more

"This story is disturbing and heartbreaking but a fascinating read for anyone who loves that kind of story...." Read more

"This was dark, twisted and deliciously disturbing. I haven't cringed that much in a long time... and I enjoyed every bit of it...." Read more

9 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the pacing. Some find the book fast paced and brutal, while others say it feels off.

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"...entertaining read that honestly surprised me at points and never felt slow or plodding...." Read more

"...My only criticism-towards the end of the book it felt rushed...." Read more

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Grotesque. Vile. Disgusting. Exquisite.
5 out of 5 stars
Grotesque. Vile. Disgusting. Exquisite.
This book. Wow. It is truly captivating. There were times I had to put it down, times i could not put it down, and times I could rewrite the story itself. It was beautiful. An incredible journey that I will be re-reading again. It horrified me to my bones, but I need to keep going. I loved Nick (the main character) and how he slowly devolved (or evolved?) into we he became after experiencing the black farm. I already ordered the next book: Return to the Black Farm and i am thoroughly excited to see what has become of the farm, the pig, and of course Nick. So good!
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sarahs realm
5.0 out of 5 stars A new favorite horror!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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This is one of the best stories I've ever read!! One of my favorite horrors I've read this year and one I will NEVER forget. It'll be hard to top this one. I was blown away by the phenomenal world building and the insane brutality this story delivered. I could NOT put this book down!! Omg it was freaking amazing! Incredibly dark, twisted and beyond disturbing. The most unique concept l've come across. The sheer perseverance of true survival in such a horrific world. Brilliant characters, the plot was SO addicting. Detailed imagery, I could visualize everything in this story down to every little aspect. It was gross, heartbreaking and entertaining. A terrifying & outright scary read, a place that exists in this book is a thing of true nightmares! I highly recommend this horror but only if you can handle it! It is not for the faint of heart and the dark themes within this story are unhinged.
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Roxanne M Stora
4.0 out of 5 stars Disturbing and heartbreaking must read
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
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This story is disturbing and heartbreaking but a fascinating read for anyone who loves that kind of story. The main characters commit suicide after a string of difficulties and loss in order to end the pain. Instead they find themselves in purgatory, a place that seems closer to hell than somewhere in between. How far would you go to find and save the one you live against impossible odds and at risk of facing great pain yourself at every turn? Expect dark and savage torture that will stick with you. It was a quick read even at over 300 pages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just Get It
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024
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If you are considering getting this book, that already means you should probably get it. I heard about this author from CreepCast YouTube channel which posted a reading of his short story. I was sold. I will say...this book is even better. By a long shot. I love all the characters. It is more intense than the short story and it fleshes out everything you were asking yourself when reading or listening to the short story. This needs to be made into a move ASAP.
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Danny Yencich
3.0 out of 5 stars Good; not great
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019
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I discovered this book and storyworld, like others, through the No Sleep Podcast, where Witherow's short story, "Feed the Pig," was featured. This novel is an exploration of that storyworld -- the Black Farm, a twisted limbo for people who commit suicide, ruled by a porcine demigod. The story has graphic descriptions of gore and torture in spades. The story is interesting, written in an engaging if underwhelming style. What I disliked is that Witherow frames himself as someone breathing new life and concepts into the horror genre (see author bio in book), implying that the genre is stale or in need of rescuing. The problem is, this book doesn't bankroll that claim/aim. It's a good book, certainly, but it's pretty standard fare for the genre. There are plenty of "tour of hell" stories out there. Horror is also home to plenty of gorefests. What's new here? Not enough to justify the savior rhetoric.

I don't think the book has to offer something new to the genre in order to be good, however. In fact, its status as well-written genre fare is what I liked the most! The Black Farm doesn't reinvent anything about the genre, but it is a worthy, if imperfect, performance of the tradition. My biggest complaints about the story itself are the unfinished plot lines around two characters Nick double-crosses, Peter and Pudge. Both are handily dispatched by the main character but, before their deaths, they promise vengeance...and then never resurface in the story. Those two characters, especially Peter, might have made for an interesting recurring/main foe for Nick. Instead, they serve a purpose for Nick (and the story's plot) and are summarily dismissed despite giving the reader a sense that they might return and exact their justice. That felt like a missed opportunity and, more importantly, it reduced these characters to obstacles rather than real players in the sick, sad world of The Black Farm.

The ending was satisfyingly true to genre form. If I could, I'd give this book 3.5 stars. I'm excited to see how Witherow develops as a writer and contributor to the genre.
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M. Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Deliciously disturbing
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024
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This was dark, twisted and deliciously disturbing. I haven't cringed that much in a long time... and I enjoyed every bit of it.
The story is surrounded by Nick and Jess who are consumed with grief after losing a child. They make a suicide pact hoping to end the pain that they are suffering. Yet, instead of drifting off to the darkness of nothing, they wake up in a world of terror. Separated from each other and enduring the most hellish atrocities, they embark on a fight for survival. Looking forward to the sequel.
This story is not for the faint of heart. It is very brutal, gory and unsettling.
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Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars LOTR Level Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
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Wow. What an incredible book. I am almost speechless. The level of detail, character development, and plot is what makes this book comparable to books like LOTR. Completely different plot of course, but the multiple moving parts in this different plane of existence made this book impossible to put down. Witherow did am impeccable job of making this horrid wasteland feel completely real. I felt as if I was watching a movie in my head. The imagery was so well written that this book will be burned into my memory for years to come. The characters were so well thought out. Nick's journey changed him through out the book and of it was interesting to watch him grow into this entirely new person. His character development was actually insane. Every character, human or not, was so well written.
The plot overall was extremely interesting. I found myself holding my breath many times throughout the book just from anxiety. The book was thrilling, captivating and a nail biter. The Black Farm had it all. From guts and gore to action and heartbreak. You will not regret picking up this book.
Off to read the 2nd book!
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Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2024
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Huge fan of this series! Such an interesting and creative concept that left me curious enough to push through the gore with ease! The characters are individually deep and you find yourself wondering about each of their stories. I read it in a day and immediately ordered the second.
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lex
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing! but not for the feint hearted
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2024
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really great book I highly recommend for horror lovers. it's got a unique story, amazing suspense keeps you on edge throughout the whole book. definitely hard to read at some parts it's very graphic but if you enjoy themes of the afterlife, grotesque creatures and survival then this is for you
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5.0 out of 5 stars My first horror book:)
Reviewed in Poland on May 22, 2024
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Interesting story, gore serving for purpose, recommended for horror fans!
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Sara
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in India on April 22, 2023
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The concept of the story is good and the story is well written, but is a bit too gory for my liking
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Alain Hamet
1.0 out of 5 stars Très bof
Reviewed in France on January 13, 2023
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Ennuyeux, mal écrit, l'auteur ne sait pas du tout où il va. Violent pour être violent. Déception intégrale.
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