Geek Love - Likewise Book Reviews

"One of my favorite books of all time. Some of the most interesting and unusual characters you will ever encounter."

""They thought to use me and shame me but I win out by nature, because a true freak cannot be made. A true freak must be born." <br/><br/>I am not sure where to start with this review. So much is happening in Geek Love, and I loved it. Geek Love was an unsettling and unexpected joy to read, and I am so glad that I finally picked it up. I will continue to be haunted by the characters in this story, and I'm happy I got to spend some time in this weird world.<br/><br/>I was immediately hooked on this story, and I was so excited to see where it was going. It's dark and twisted, and it gives you a lot to think about. I could have spent more time here, and I wish there were more related books.<br/><br/>If you haven't read Geek Love yet, get this gem of weird fiction NOW. It's amazing & you need it in your life."

"Wow. This book is insane. I mean I couldn't stop reading it and while I was reading it I couldn't believe I was reading it... It is so incredibly well written. I read this book about 15 years ago and I'm not sure I finished it, honestly, I don't think I was ready for it yet. One of the best books I've ever read- in a twisty sort of way. Now that I'm a mom, the book has whole new depth with the perspective of a child and mother role. Mind blown"

"So I went to Barnes and nobles looking for horror and crime books. The man there recommended this book to me, said once I read it it would stay with me … and got it has. He was right when he said he can’t really describe it without spoiling it for me… but it was a fun read (apparently Tim burton bought the rights to the book but never followed up wjth the movie because it was too gory) definitely recommend if you want to be transported to the carny life of horror. I love the character development"

"This has got to be the strangest book I've ever read, not in a bad way. There's no possible way to guess what is going to happen next"

"I was unsure most of the way through this book about whether I liked it. I couldn’t make my mind up but I was compelled to keep reading. I’m glad I did! This book had me feeling all sorts of emotions...love, hatred, disappointment...joy!<br/>I may need to read it again at some point. I don’t think I can say goodbye to it just yet..."

"Strangely interesting with completely unique characters. This book will not be for everyone but if you enjoy bizarre and unexpected give it a try. "

"Like carnival oddities, this book both fascinates and repulses at the same time.<br/><br/>"

"Bizarre and twisted but couldn’t put it down! Not for the faint of heart but gives you an idea of how your upbringing can make normal seem weird."

"one of my all time favorites <3 it’s messed up and lovely"

"A dark carnival of a read. I read it in college and find that I still think of it often. "

"This book is bizzar in the absolute best way!!! It's one that once you read it you'll never forget it!! "

"Yes. It's a very bizarre book about a family of circus geeks (geek in the original sense of the word.) "

"Wow! This book was twisted, dark and very different from the slew of unreliable narrator stories I have seen lately. It's quite a different take on the presentation of damaged characters. The engineered freaks in this narrative embrace their unique characteristics, while the story involving the much-too-warm and icy-cold-sociopathic/competitive relationships within the Binewski family kept me turning pages. These characters were memorable and fascinating. I completely enjoyed this one!"

"A deep dive into the human condition "

"I read this book over 10 years ago, and I still think about the characters. It is heart breaking and heart repairing. I think it's time for a reread!"

"I liked this book but some parts I was getting lost at what time frame we were in. A lot of jumping back and forth and sometimes confusion of characters and their placement in the family. I still recommend the read. Good story just can get a little lost. "

"This book is a must for readers who enjoy strange, cruel fiction. "

"It was disturbing and it stayed with me. I really enjoyed it. "

"Unforgettable characters. A Greek tragedy, transposed to the freak show, with a fair critique of religious carnival, too. But it’s so much more than the sum of its parts. This is a book that stays with you. Sublime."

"I am fascinated. Cannot stop reading it! It’s just a word I don’t understand so it’s mesmerizing!"

"Maybe my favorite book. Epic, fascinating, challenging. "

"Easily my #1 book. I’m so happy I stumbled upon it on a rainy day in Scotland. (I’m from Canada)"

"The best book ever. I've read it too many times to count. "