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Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
86 reviews
eclecticreadswithash's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
4.5
Never Whistle at Night includes stories from indigenous authors from all over the U.S. and Canada. These stories are definitely more "dark fiction" than horror, where they often cover topics related to everyday tragedies and generational trauma that indigenous people face in modern times, such as residential schools, foster family abuse, and racism. Only a couple of stories are more mythological. It was addressed right at the beginning in the forward that Native Americans experience real horror in the everyday, and that can be scarier than anything made up.
I really appreciated the variety of stories shared and the showcase of authors from so many different tribes. Despite this, there are many similar themes. Indigenous peoples have suffered. And they continue to do so, no matter where they are. And that's not okay! This is a really interesting way to bring attention to indigenous issues and culture.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I rarely read short story collections. If you don't mind a bit of spooky or uneasy/uncomfortable topics, I would really recommend this!
Graphic: Blood and Body horror
Moderate: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Rape, Racism, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, and Alcoholism
Minor: Abortion
emilycdennis's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Gore, Colonisation, Racism, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Violence, and Misogyny
lefthandlou's review
- 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
4.0
Favorites:
- Navajos Don’t Wear Elk Teeth
- Wingless
- Before I Go
- Behind Colin’s Eyes
- Scariest Story Ever
- Dead Owls
- Uncle Robert Rides the Lightning
- The Scientist’s Horror Story
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Rape, Sexual violence, Gore, Racism, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Colonisation, Blood, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, and Child abuse
matchamarimo's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Racism, Pedophilia, Body horror, and Gore
elliottjunkyard's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Classism, Gore, Torture, Rape, Cannibalism, Genocide, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Body horror, Miscarriage, Colonisation, and Racism
cerasaurusrex's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Hate crime, Mental illness, Murder, Abortion, Addiction, Cannibalism, Gun violence, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Body horror, Bullying, Colonisation, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Racial slurs, Racism, Drug abuse, Gore, Grief, and Violence
melshoo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, and Body horror
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Stalking, Colonisation, Murder, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
soyabeanos's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Colonisation, Hate crime, Racism, Abortion, Blood, Sexual content, Cursing, Violence, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
annamorgan27's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Murder, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Colonisation, Cursing, Death, Gore, Racism, Racial slurs, Torture, and Violence
megwilli's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Racism, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use and Alcoholism