I want to preface this review with saying this book is graphic. There is some truly vulgar and gross imagery that is present in the book starting on page one. However, if you can get past that, Mostly Dead Things is one of the most beautifully written stories I have ever read. I truly can’t believe that it is not more popular. The main theme of this novel is grief and how different people deal with that emotion. Ultimately, there is redemption for our characters, but it is not an easy road for them, to say the least. If you can stomach the harshness that this novel brings, you are guaranteed to be rewarded with a story that will remind you of the importance of forgiveness and love.