Book Review: Wretch, or, The Unbecoming of Porcelain Khaw
Wretch: or, The Unbecoming of Porcelain Khaw is a psychological horror book written by American author Eric LaRocca. The narrative of the book centres around Simeon Link, a middle-aged gay man who is struggling to grieve over the recent death of his husband Jonathan. His inability to cope with his husbands passing has impacted all avenues of his life, both professionally at his job as well as personally with his ex-wife and their biological son. Trying to find relief from his pain on online web-forums, Simeon is directed to a local support group called The Wretches. This group consists of members who have lost a loved one in some shape or form. The Wretches cope with their losses by taking photographs in which they claim to capture images of their deceased loved ones in particular environments. Despite being sceptical Simeon entertains joining the group and it’s here that he learns of the mysterious Porcelain Khaw; a man with the talent for reuniting folk with their lo...
