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psyckers's review
5.0
A fantastic collection of horrific and macabre stories which will entertain you, disturb you, and compel you to thirst for more.
The writing style makes it easy reading, yet has a depth to it that makes you imagine the situations deeply.
The writing style makes it easy reading, yet has a depth to it that makes you imagine the situations deeply.
ellasreadingnook's review
4.0
This book is the perfect definition of modern horror. Each short story was masterfully written to invoke feelings of fear, horror, and disgust. The writing style changed according to the stories and their characters, and this book is one of the only books I’ve read that’s able to accomplish this without losing immersion. The topics of the short stories range from political issues to societal issues to even personal morals and goals.
There were only a couple of stories I wasn’t super thrilled with (out of TWELVE), but even these were well-written - I was just left in a state of wanting a bit more from them. Because each story focuses on different issues, there are a plethora of trigger warnings that vary for each one - if you’re planning to pick this one up, be sure to double-check the warnings.
Overall, Botur managed to have a powerful voice in all the stories, and I’ll definitely be looking up his other books later!
There were only a couple of stories I wasn’t super thrilled with (out of TWELVE), but even these were well-written - I was just left in a state of wanting a bit more from them. Because each story focuses on different issues, there are a plethora of trigger warnings that vary for each one - if you’re planning to pick this one up, be sure to double-check the warnings.
Overall, Botur managed to have a powerful voice in all the stories, and I’ll definitely be looking up his other books later!
emma_bookaholic's review
4.0
These stories are definitely for the blood and gore type! I do like these kind of books but even this one made me cringe at times! Very graphic, descriptive and very gory!
The writing style was really good which made it believable and emotion provoking, the stories were completely different categories but some were very "Saw"-esque! I would probably look for more from this author but it may be a while as I need a little time to get these out my head!
The writing style was really good which made it believable and emotion provoking, the stories were completely different categories but some were very "Saw"-esque! I would probably look for more from this author but it may be a while as I need a little time to get these out my head!
booksandbacon's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
An exquisite collection of 12 horror stories that I enjoyed. Horror stories but not from hell or the supernatural, they're the humankind which in some cases are really more creepy than other realms.
My favorites were:
The Writing on the Rat: is quite graphic but couldn't stop reading it.
The Devil Took Her: A private investigator is hired to find a missing reporter, what he finds shakes him to the core.
Fake Id: A student acquires a fake id from his rich friend to buy booze but he gets more than he bargains for, especially from his friend's neurosurgeon parents.
The Strange Paper: A boy growing up reading a magazine about UFOs, conspiracies, cryptozoology you know the stuff kids love to read. He's now an adult and an opportunity presents itself as a chance to meet the editor and a position is offered to him but is he ready to give his all even his sole to the course?
The Devil Took Her: is my first read by Michael and really enjoyed it, liked his writing style and especially how his mind works. Would love to know from where he gets his inspiration to write some twisted tales.
Many thanks to Henry Roi PR for my spot on the tour.
My favorites were:
The Writing on the Rat: is quite graphic but couldn't stop reading it.
The Devil Took Her: A private investigator is hired to find a missing reporter, what he finds shakes him to the core.
Fake Id: A student acquires a fake id from his rich friend to buy booze but he gets more than he bargains for, especially from his friend's neurosurgeon parents.
The Strange Paper: A boy growing up reading a magazine about UFOs, conspiracies, cryptozoology you know the stuff kids love to read. He's now an adult and an opportunity presents itself as a chance to meet the editor and a position is offered to him but is he ready to give his all even his sole to the course?
The Devil Took Her: is my first read by Michael and really enjoyed it, liked his writing style and especially how his mind works. Would love to know from where he gets his inspiration to write some twisted tales.
Many thanks to Henry Roi PR for my spot on the tour.
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