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ana_read's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
tommmy's review
1.25
I just sadly fouls not connect to any of the short stories making the book a head read, sadly was really interested in reading this.
vanyreads's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
readingisadoingword's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I received this book from Profile Books and it was perfectly timed and greatly appreciated!
A wonderfully varied collection of spooky, suspenseful and wintery tales - this was the perfect read for the grim weather and dark nights.
The selection varies from modern to classic with authors such as Ruth Rendell, E F Benson and M R James being included. Stories vary from sinister, spirit-induced sleepwalking to a malevolent Christmas tree. There are gruesome murderers, haunting tales of ill deeds past, and modern guilty consciences. This was a great selection. I enjoyed every story and the mix of some deeply sinister tales with some more light-hearted ones was a good balance.
A wonderfully varied collection of spooky, suspenseful and wintery tales - this was the perfect read for the grim weather and dark nights.
The selection varies from modern to classic with authors such as Ruth Rendell, E F Benson and M R James being included. Stories vary from sinister, spirit-induced sleepwalking to a malevolent Christmas tree. There are gruesome murderers, haunting tales of ill deeds past, and modern guilty consciences. This was a great selection. I enjoyed every story and the mix of some deeply sinister tales with some more light-hearted ones was a good balance.
vaughanreads's review
Short stories have grown on me this year and I'm fond of the format. However...this was not the one.
I think my biggest issue was that some of these short stories are not modern; the writing is sometimes frilly and personally it's a turn-off for my attention span.
Wish I could have stuck it out because 'Smee' was excellent! Maybe I'll revisit it one day but, for now, it's a no.
I think my biggest issue was that some of these short stories are not modern; the writing is sometimes frilly and personally it's a turn-off for my attention span.
Wish I could have stuck it out because 'Smee' was excellent! Maybe I'll revisit it one day but, for now, it's a no.