A review by valjeanval
McSweeney's Quarterly Concern Issue 71: The Monstrous and the Terrible by Brian Evenson

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I don’t read horror as a rule because I’m a big baby, but most of the stories in here were at my tolerance or lower, and “The Haunting of the Wilson’s by Me and That Bitch, Todd” is one of the best things I’ve ever read. Check trigger warnings if you have a need, but overall McSweeney’s succeeded in a perfect literary spooky collection.
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