Bury Your Gays

by Chuck Tingle
Bury Your Gays cover
Good Books rating 4.58
Horror
Technical:
  • ID: 998
  • Added: 2025-09-24
  • Updated: 2025-09-24
  • ISBN: 9781250874672
  • Publisher: Tor Nightfire
  • Published: 2024-07-09
  • Formats: 21
  • Reviews: 3
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Misha, a filmmaker on the brink of Hollywood success, faces a chilling ultimatum: kill off his gay characters or risk his career. As he refuses, he uncovers a sinister plot and finds himself hunted by monsters from his past. This thrilling tale blends horror and social commentary, offering a sledgehammer critique of tired tropes. The book has been named one of the Best Horror Books of 2024 by Esquire, Parade, and Library Journal, and is a Locus Award Finalist. Chuck Tingle's unique style brings a wildly fun and brilliantly bloody narrative to life, making it a must-read for fans of horror and social satire. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, Bury Your Gays explores the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry. Misha's journey is not just about survival but also about standing up against systemic oppression. The novel's blend of horror and contemporary issues makes it a standout in the genre, praised for its originality and bold storytelling.

Reviews
GNOF Horror · 2024-11-19
superb 4.75

They thought the story was superb, thought-provoking, and true to the spirit of Splatterpunk while being deeply empathic. The book is seen as both provocative and emotionally resonant.

The reviewer at GNOF Horror found Bury Your Gays to be a superb story that is both thought-provoking and provocative. They appreciated how the book stays true to the spirit of Splatterpunk while also being deeply empathic. The reviewer highlights the emotional resonance of the story, making it a compelling read that leaves a lasting impact.

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    I thought that was a superb story – thought-provoking, provocative, and true to the spirit of Splatterpunk while also being deeply empathic.

    The book is a gripping exploration of internalized homophobia and gay trauma.

    Bury Your Gays is a masterpiece that combines horror with significant social commentary.

The Library Ladies · Kate · 2024-07-09
fantastic 4.50

They found the book to be a fantastic horror novel with relevant commentary on being a queer creator in modern pop culture. The story is engaging and thought-provoking.

Kate from The Library Ladies was thoroughly impressed with Bury Your Gays, praising it as a fantastic horror novel that offers a lot of relevant commentary about being a queer creator in today's pop culture. They appreciated the depth and engagement of the story, finding it both thought-provoking and captivating. The reviewer highlights how the book successfully tackles important themes while maintaining a strong narrative.

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    Another fantastic horror novel with a lot of relevant commentary about being a queer creator in modern pop culture society.

    The story is engaging and thought-provoking.

    Bury Your Gays is a must-read for anyone interested in horror that also carries significant social commentary.

Meg's Book Rack · 2024-07-07
engaging 4.50

They found the book to be smart, original, engaging, and eerie. The reviewer walked away with a full heart and is looking forward to more from the author.

The reviewer at Meg's Book Rack praised Bury Your Gays for being smart, original, and engaging. They found the book to be eerie in the best way, creating a captivating reading experience. The reviewer appreciated the depth and originality of the story, leaving them with a full heart and eager for more from the author.

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    This book is smart, original, engaging and eerie.

    I walk away with a full heart, looking forward to more from Tingle!

    Bury Your Gays is a standout horror novel that combines originality with emotional depth.

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