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inkreads's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Devil Take You: 14 Tales of Medieval Horror by Mitchell Luthi is a unique, thrilling compendium of short stories, based in and written in the style of the Middle Ages. I am not usually a purveyor of Horror, but this one caught my eye and I am so very glad it did! It is so very different than anything else I have come across in the genre and I enjoyed every minute
Take yourself to a time devoid of science and cynicism borne of intellectual advancement, where the paranormal and monsters walked among us, in a time where everything that was not understood, or lacked "sameness" was potentially a demon or beast and you will have arrived in the dark, trepiditious foundations of "The Devil Take You"
Of all the tales within, each with it's own flavour and location, my favourite was "April With Her Showers Sweet" by Brent Salish for reasons that will become clear should you read this awesome compendium. It is a short read, that is true, but I would absolutely recommend savouring the originality and uniqueness of each tale one at a time, embrace a more traditional style of storytelling
Thank you to Evan at StoryOrigin and the Editors for this incredible ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own
Take yourself to a time devoid of science and cynicism borne of intellectual advancement, where the paranormal and monsters walked among us, in a time where everything that was not understood, or lacked "sameness" was potentially a demon or beast and you will have arrived in the dark, trepiditious foundations of "The Devil Take You"
Of all the tales within, each with it's own flavour and location, my favourite was "April With Her Showers Sweet" by Brent Salish for reasons that will become clear should you read this awesome compendium. It is a short read, that is true, but I would absolutely recommend savouring the originality and uniqueness of each tale one at a time, embrace a more traditional style of storytelling
Thank you to Evan at StoryOrigin and the Editors for this incredible ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own
tiernanhunter's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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