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mehsi's review
4.0
This was an OK collection of stories. Some were perfect for their size, others had me confused, some were just too long and had me being distracted by other things, and others were just too short and I would like to read more of. Some were a bit too gory for the me of now, but I am sure my then me would have liked it. I thought this would be mostly horror and while a lot of stories were spooky or creepy (and some downright wtf) some were just sad (like the man who wonder why his little girl is sick). I love that this took place over various times. I am happy I read this book.
knittyreader's review
5.0
The short stories in Hunger Pangs are exactly right as they are. They leave just enough out for us readers to fill in the gaps. As we probably all know by now, our own mind is the best at creeping us out. It's not that the strokes are too broad either, none of the stories felt like I was falling into the middle of something, any more than the characters themselves did. In short, the atmosphere was marvellous, it all was exactly right to make me shiver.
I received a free copy through Netgalley, in return for an honest review.
I received a free copy through Netgalley, in return for an honest review.
reads_vicariously's review
4.0
What do I want to see when I read short story collections? I want twist endings I don't expect, stories that delve into human nature without staying shallow, and a variety of story types/plots. I am happy to announce that HUNGER PANGS by Scott J. Moses delivers on all those accounts! Oh and for bonus points he also adds a brief personal note before each story, detailing some of the inspiration or process behind the tale. I LOVE when authors do that in their short story collections!
Besides the obvious chills and thrills, I feel like these stories have a lot going on beneath the surface. Whether its vampires, ghosts, monsters, or human beings everyone has hunger pangs for life. There's also a constant thread of people who don't necessarily live great lives, but who realize life can be great. Unfortunately they've often done something wrong or lost someone and now the greatness of life lies tainted and twisted. And while there are plenty of monsters, it's often the painful memories, trauma, and grief that are truly dangerous and threaten to consume us
Overall this collection of stories is very good. Moses is an excellent writer, and I really appreciated the variety of stories presented. I can't wait to see what else he has in store!
My favorite stories:
“Blues Exorcist”
“What’s in Your Name”
“The Scent of Souls”
“Hunger Pangs”
Check out my spoiler-free thoughts on every story on my blog!
Besides the obvious chills and thrills, I feel like these stories have a lot going on beneath the surface. Whether its vampires, ghosts, monsters, or human beings everyone has hunger pangs for life. There's also a constant thread of people who don't necessarily live great lives, but who realize life can be great. Unfortunately they've often done something wrong or lost someone and now the greatness of life lies tainted and twisted. And while there are plenty of monsters, it's often the painful memories, trauma, and grief that are truly dangerous and threaten to consume us
Overall this collection of stories is very good. Moses is an excellent writer, and I really appreciated the variety of stories presented. I can't wait to see what else he has in store!
My favorite stories:
“Blues Exorcist”
“What’s in Your Name”
“The Scent of Souls”
“Hunger Pangs”
Check out my spoiler-free thoughts on every story on my blog!
paulataua's review
5.0
Feels so good when you take a chance on a three dollar kindle and it turns out to be something special. ‘Hunger Pangs’ is a debut collection of stories. Not all of the stories are horror. Some are about loss, some about grief, and some about anger. Even the horror stories here are not traditional horror stories, but stories in which the dread and worry are so cleverly placed just beyond our reach, just out of our sight. True horror is not out there. It is inside us. ‘Hunger Pangs’ helps you get to know it.
lloydhanneman's review
4.0
This was the first I've read from the author and really enjoyed most of the stories. Some didn't pack as much punch as the others, but even those were still good. Lots of grief/death themes with some supernatural twists.
beagleandbooks's review
4.0
I suppose the best part of reading a book filled with short stories is the fact that you get lost into so many worlds and into the minds of so various characters.
I enjoyed reading these very well written short stories. While you read, be sure to savor every moment. In my opinion, Moses put his heart and soul into this book. As I read, I felt the pain and anguish that went into these pages come pouring out almost cathartically.
At the beginning of every story, the author writes a little paragraph about the origination of the particular story to come. It’s was nice to know what brought on each particular story. I appreciate the little window into the though process.
My favorite stories out the collection are:
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I enjoyed reading these very well written short stories. While you read, be sure to savor every moment. In my opinion, Moses put his heart and soul into this book. As I read, I felt the pain and anguish that went into these pages come pouring out almost cathartically.
At the beginning of every story, the author writes a little paragraph about the origination of the particular story to come. It’s was nice to know what brought on each particular story. I appreciate the little window into the though process.
My favorite stories out the collection are:
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readingvicariously's review
4.0
What do I want to see when I read short story collections? I want twist endings I don't expect, stories that delve into human nature without staying shallow, and a variety of story types/plots. I am happy to announce that HUNGER PANGS by Scott J. Moses delivers on all those accounts! Oh and for bonus points he also adds a brief personal note before each story, detailing some of the inspiration or process behind the tale. I LOVE when authors do that in their short story collections!
Besides the obvious chills and thrills, I feel like these stories have a lot going on beneath the surface. Whether its vampires, ghosts, monsters, or human beings everyone has hunger pangs for life. There's also a constant thread of people who don't necessarily live great lives, but who realize life can be great. Unfortunately they've often done something wrong or lost someone and now the greatness of life lies tainted and twisted. And while there are plenty of monsters, it's often the painful memories, trauma, and grief that are truly dangerous and threaten to consume us
Overall this collection of stories is very good. Moses is an excellent writer, and I really appreciated the variety of stories presented. I can't wait to see what else he has in store!
My favorite stories:
“Blues Exorcist”
“What’s in Your Name”
“The Scent of Souls”
“Hunger Pangs”
Check out my spoiler-free thoughts on every story on my blog!
Besides the obvious chills and thrills, I feel like these stories have a lot going on beneath the surface. Whether its vampires, ghosts, monsters, or human beings everyone has hunger pangs for life. There's also a constant thread of people who don't necessarily live great lives, but who realize life can be great. Unfortunately they've often done something wrong or lost someone and now the greatness of life lies tainted and twisted. And while there are plenty of monsters, it's often the painful memories, trauma, and grief that are truly dangerous and threaten to consume us
Overall this collection of stories is very good. Moses is an excellent writer, and I really appreciated the variety of stories presented. I can't wait to see what else he has in store!
My favorite stories:
“Blues Exorcist”
“What’s in Your Name”
“The Scent of Souls”
“Hunger Pangs”
Check out my spoiler-free thoughts on every story on my blog!
apagecastingwitch's review
3.0
I went into this expecting horror and instead I got super emotional with it. It was a good collection of short stories that really make you think and feel a wide range of emotions. The writing style is super unique and there are moments where you can’t explain what’s happening as much as you can explain the feelings that come with the story.
monakabbani's review
4.0
“They say you finally rest when you’re dead, and yet there I was, restless.”
Hunger Pangs, an anthology by Scott J. Moses, contains 13 tales of horror and sorrow. Each story is vastly different from the former and provides perspectives from ordinary people in painful situations. What I like in particular about this anthology is that the author provides a snapshot of context before each tale. A quick few sentences on the origin of each nightmare and its significance. I’m a particular fan of this practice because I believe it brings the reader closer to the story rather than just shoving them into worlds they’ll only understand in two dimensions. Because of that, I felt much more connected to this book.
Most anthologies to me feel like they’d fit in perfectly at a campfire. This one does as well but is also a great book to read in your bed at night while the nightmares crawl to you. Very speculative, very real, and very haunting. One of those, reflect on your own life as you go. I’d also like to quickly shout out the artwork on this cover. I’ve seen cover work like this on a few books and I very much enjoy the style. Beautiful yet eerie.
My top three tales are:
Cruel, Baying Adolescence
What’s in Your Name (this one is an absolute favorite!)
Waning Plumes of Frostbitten Air
Hunger Pangs, an anthology by Scott J. Moses, contains 13 tales of horror and sorrow. Each story is vastly different from the former and provides perspectives from ordinary people in painful situations. What I like in particular about this anthology is that the author provides a snapshot of context before each tale. A quick few sentences on the origin of each nightmare and its significance. I’m a particular fan of this practice because I believe it brings the reader closer to the story rather than just shoving them into worlds they’ll only understand in two dimensions. Because of that, I felt much more connected to this book.
Most anthologies to me feel like they’d fit in perfectly at a campfire. This one does as well but is also a great book to read in your bed at night while the nightmares crawl to you. Very speculative, very real, and very haunting. One of those, reflect on your own life as you go. I’d also like to quickly shout out the artwork on this cover. I’ve seen cover work like this on a few books and I very much enjoy the style. Beautiful yet eerie.
My top three tales are:
Cruel, Baying Adolescence
What’s in Your Name (this one is an absolute favorite!)
Waning Plumes of Frostbitten Air