I’ve opted not to rate this book. I pushed myself to finish, though I didn’t really care for it, and let it sit and gestate for a few days. Here we are and I’m not feeling all that much clearer regarding my opinions of The Body Will Follow. I’m mostly mixed because there’s an original idea and some powerful themes here. The story follows Carrie who has been possessed by a group of ghosts. The story essentially begins with her recovery, and the possibility of exploring the aftermath and the potential effects of dealing with something this big and life changing were definitely there.

The issues begin with the fact that none of the characters, from Carrie to the man that helps her through the transition back to some semblance of a normal life, are that likeable. Then there’s the fact that the ghosts thrive on overindulgence. In and of itself, that’s fine - there’s something that rings true about the dead wanting to indulge in earthly temptations, but it seems like it’s mainly sex. Like almost all sex. To the point that the ghosts seem to be contained within some kind of scrotum. This is one of the main reasons I opted not to leave a rating, it’s not because I didn’t expect it. After all, the cover does tell you this is a tale of perversion. It just felt forced, and wasn’t for me. This may work for some readers. I’m just not one of them.

I mentioned earlier the book deals with some heavy themes, a fair few actually, but what makes it awkward, is the way it attempts to do so using humor. There’s a lot of humor here that seems misplaced, or simply doesn’t land.

I found a fair few issues here that limited my enjoyment of the book, but I recognize that I am not every reader, and some people may enjoy this book. You may read this review and decide that ghosts who debase a young woman, resulting in graphically described STD’s is your cup of tea. If so, add sugar and enjoy.


I received a copy from the publisher for review consideration.