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stoneybrooklover82's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
the_enobee's review
5.0
This was my first SGJ, and I'm blown away. I rarely make it through an entire collection without eventually getting bored, but this had me all the way. So many cool, eerie parts that echo my own childhood. Introspective, cool, and meaningful. Highly recommended.
schmendez's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
sorina_sfreja's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mattleesharp's review against another edition
3.0
Some of these stories were just a kick in this face. This was overall a pretty good book. I'm not a big reader of horror, so this could be tropey as all hell. There's a definite "here's the twist" moment for most of these stories, but I wasn't really aware of the formula, so it didn't affect my reading. The writing was crisp throughout. The best stories (raphael, so perfect, father son) were some of the best stories I've ever read. The worst ones (teeth, billy clay) were more a disappointment than a chore to read. I would definitely recommend flipping through this book if you see it and deciding for yourself.
isirla's review
I can't get passed the first story. This is the second time I try reading this book but the first story leaves me with such anxiety and near physical pain, as a parent😬
justjussy__'s review
3.75
“When you’re twelve, your superstitions are pure like they’ll never be again, I’m pretty sure.”
The Ones That Got Away
By Stephen Graham Jones
What we have here is a collection of thirteen? I think? Short stories from SGJ.
Most of the stories I throughly enjoyed, they were weird and creepy and hit the mark.
Then there were others, just a few, I felt like I was too dumb to understand and the point went over my head, but that’s probably a me issue.
I don’t quite understand the low ratings that others have given this collection. As far as short stories go I over all enjoyed them.
The Ones That Got Away
By Stephen Graham Jones
What we have here is a collection of thirteen? I think? Short stories from SGJ.
Most of the stories I throughly enjoyed, they were weird and creepy and hit the mark.
Then there were others, just a few, I felt like I was too dumb to understand and the point went over my head, but that’s probably a me issue.
I don’t quite understand the low ratings that others have given this collection. As far as short stories go I over all enjoyed them.