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A review by kandicez
Dark Screams: Volume One by Brian James Freeman
3.0
I am going to start by saying I bought this ebook because of a facebook post that said something about letting Stephen King read you a bedtime story. Who wouldn't want that? I was a little irritated when I realized this was NOT a newly published short story, but one I've read many times before. I quickly got over that because not only is this recycled King a gem, but the other three stories included are also pretty good.
Jordy Verrill, the only character in “Weeds”, the first story, is a staple for any King fan. Not only did we read it in Cavalier magazine, and other collections, but it was the second story in Creepshow, entitled “The Lonely Death of Jordy Verrill”. This is obviously a nod to Lovecraft. When a meteor hits the ground on simple minded Jordy’s farm all he thinks about is how much he can get if he sells it. Too bad that the meteor ends up giving Jordy oh so much more than a little cash. Five stars, all the way!
The next story was worthy of five stars until the last quarter. I actually felt is had a bit of a “King” feel to it, and wondered if that’s why it was chosen for this volume. When you hit the three quarter mark that theory flies out the window. I don’t give away plots in reviews, but trust me when I say the suspension of disbelief becomes almost impossible at that point. I think my final rating for this particular installment would be three stars.
Jordy Verrill, the only character in “Weeds”, the first story, is a staple for any King fan. Not only did we read it in Cavalier magazine, and other collections, but it was the second story in Creepshow, entitled “The Lonely Death of Jordy Verrill”. This is obviously a nod to Lovecraft. When a meteor hits the ground on simple minded Jordy’s farm all he thinks about is how much he can get if he sells it. Too bad that the meteor ends up giving Jordy oh so much more than a little cash. Five stars, all the way!
The next story was worthy of five stars until the last quarter. I actually felt is had a bit of a “King” feel to it, and wondered if that’s why it was chosen for this volume. When you hit the three quarter mark that theory flies out the window. I don’t give away plots in reviews, but trust me when I say the suspension of disbelief becomes almost impossible at that point. I think my final rating for this particular installment would be three stars.