staceybink's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed the stories of the town of Graves Grove. Each story is unique in its own way. Some will have you laughing a little while others are scary and fun. Great book!
wittyandsarcasticbookclub's review against another edition
3.0
This book was provided by Netgalley, in exchange for my honest opinion. It will be available on October thirteenth.
If Twin Peaks had a more horror-based neighboring town, Graves Grove would be it. Bizarre and creeptastic, this shiver-inducing collection of short stories is a blast to read. I love reading stories that have a common thread, but still showcase each author’s individual style. That’s what this collection did: while all the tales were part of a larger narrative, each one was individualistic and creative.
There were many stories that I loved, and just a few that were “meh”. A couple of them mentioned fairies which didn’t seem to jive with the rest of the book, but they were still interesting even though they felt a bit disjointed.
I loved Where’s Matheson Lam and The Flash in particular. The both left me with that feeling of what if?, which is so much fun in supernatural and horror books. I also loved that there’s a distinct lack of over-the-top gore.
This book collection was a lot of fun. I highly recommend it.
If Twin Peaks had a more horror-based neighboring town, Graves Grove would be it. Bizarre and creeptastic, this shiver-inducing collection of short stories is a blast to read. I love reading stories that have a common thread, but still showcase each author’s individual style. That’s what this collection did: while all the tales were part of a larger narrative, each one was individualistic and creative.
There were many stories that I loved, and just a few that were “meh”. A couple of them mentioned fairies which didn’t seem to jive with the rest of the book, but they were still interesting even though they felt a bit disjointed.
I loved Where’s Matheson Lam and The Flash in particular. The both left me with that feeling of what if?, which is so much fun in supernatural and horror books. I also loved that there’s a distinct lack of over-the-top gore.
This book collection was a lot of fun. I highly recommend it.
sprainedbrain's review against another edition
3.0
The stories were hit and miss for me, but overall an enjoyable read. See my full review on my blog: http://sprainedbrain.blog/2019/10/19/the-whispered-tales-of-graves-grove-an-anthology/
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting collection of Canadian horror short-stories. Some were creepier than other but the general level is quite high.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
wellwortharead's review against another edition
4.0
As soon as I saw the cover I knew this book would be coming on vacation with me. That old tree could not be a more perfect representative for this anthology, That sycamore is featured throughout the stories and is practically one of the main characters. All the tales take place in Graves Grove, a picturesque town with a dark past and a pervasive evil that still thrives to this day. One of my favorite characters who pops up in multiple stories is Copper the town stray dog. He belongs to everyone and to no one, and has a secret of his own much like the other residents. You will meet ghosts and demons, witches and trapped souls in Grave's Grove. Most of the stories are quite dark and eerie but one in particular was rather humorous. There is a bronze statue in the town square that somehow changes it's clothes on a daily basis. The townspeople are quite used to this. In one amusing story we learn how this came to be, and it was one of my absolute favorites in the whole collection.
4 out of 5 stars.
I received a complimentary copy for review.
4 out of 5 stars.
I received a complimentary copy for review.
annarella's review
4.0
An interesting collection of Canadian horror short-stories. Some were creepier than other but the general level is quite high.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
jantine's review
5.0
This anthology clearly is an anthology. Still, the writers did a very good job in consistency. The details of the characters that came up in more than one story all fit together, and all stories together do not build, but grow the complete picture of Graves Grove and it's sycamore tree.
I am glad that I could enjoy the view and spookyness of this little Canadian town. It seems that I, unlike many, was able to leave. At least, let's first find out if I can get it out of my head too. Perhaps I'm mentally as stuck in Graves Grove now as the inhabitants are physically.
I received a free copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.
I am glad that I could enjoy the view and spookyness of this little Canadian town. It seems that I, unlike many, was able to leave. At least, let's first find out if I can get it out of my head too. Perhaps I'm mentally as stuck in Graves Grove now as the inhabitants are physically.
I received a free copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.
ws_bookclub's review
3.0
This book was provided by Netgalley, in exchange for my honest opinion. It will be available on October thirteenth.
If Twin Peaks had a more horror-based neighboring town, Graves Grove would be it. Bizarre and creeptastic, this shiver-inducing collection of short stories is a blast to read. I love reading stories that have a common thread, but still showcase each author’s individual style. That’s what this collection did: while all the tales were part of a larger narrative, each one was individualistic and creative.
There were many stories that I loved, and just a few that were “meh”. A couple of them mentioned fairies which didn’t seem to jive with the rest of the book, but they were still interesting even though they felt a bit disjointed.
I loved Where’s Matheson Lam and The Flash in particular. The both left me with that feeling of what if?, which is so much fun in supernatural and horror books. I also loved that there’s a distinct lack of over-the-top gore.
This book collection was a lot of fun. I highly recommend it.
If Twin Peaks had a more horror-based neighboring town, Graves Grove would be it. Bizarre and creeptastic, this shiver-inducing collection of short stories is a blast to read. I love reading stories that have a common thread, but still showcase each author’s individual style. That’s what this collection did: while all the tales were part of a larger narrative, each one was individualistic and creative.
There were many stories that I loved, and just a few that were “meh”. A couple of them mentioned fairies which didn’t seem to jive with the rest of the book, but they were still interesting even though they felt a bit disjointed.
I loved Where’s Matheson Lam and The Flash in particular. The both left me with that feeling of what if?, which is so much fun in supernatural and horror books. I also loved that there’s a distinct lack of over-the-top gore.
This book collection was a lot of fun. I highly recommend it.
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