blurrybug's review
3.0
This is a book that is dipping between 3 and 3,5. The stories I did enjoy I really enjoyed, but the stories I didnt care about was rather dull.
Now let me start off with that Horror/monster stories isn't something I usually read. I am known scaredy cat, always staying away from horror movies and similarities.
However, i cant stay I found these stories especially scary. Some was scary in the "too close to reality" type of way, but not in the "boo" way I wanted for this read.
Having said that there was a few stories that I absolutely loved
Torn Stitches, Shattered Glass by Kevin J Anderson, a beautiful piece set in WWII times.
The Screaming Room by Sarah Pinborough, I love how Sarah Pinborough writes so it didn't surprise me that this story managed to seduce me and make me feel "icked out" she has a way with words that I really enjoy.
Specimen 313 by Jeff Strand, a funny and slightly silly take on a beloved myth.
There was of course others that I enjoyed, but those three were my favourites of the 19 stories in the book. I'm not saying the others are bad some far from it but I do admit there is a few that even though I just read them did not stay with me at all.
Now let me start off with that Horror/monster stories isn't something I usually read. I am known scaredy cat, always staying away from horror movies and similarities.
However, i cant stay I found these stories especially scary. Some was scary in the "too close to reality" type of way, but not in the "boo" way I wanted for this read.
Having said that there was a few stories that I absolutely loved
Torn Stitches, Shattered Glass by Kevin J Anderson, a beautiful piece set in WWII times.
The Screaming Room by Sarah Pinborough, I love how Sarah Pinborough writes so it didn't surprise me that this story managed to seduce me and make me feel "icked out" she has a way with words that I really enjoy.
Specimen 313 by Jeff Strand, a funny and slightly silly take on a beloved myth.
There was of course others that I enjoyed, but those three were my favourites of the 19 stories in the book. I'm not saying the others are bad some far from it but I do admit there is a few that even though I just read them did not stay with me at all.
lamusadelils's review
4.0
Supongo que el título y la portada dan la impresión de que este libro trata de zombies, vampiros y cosas similares, pero en realidad la clase de monstruos que hay aquí son mas complejos y mas humanos que eso.
Desde el inicio se nos dice que el libro es un intento de explorar el concepto de monstruo desde otra perspectiva. La clase de historia que te hace comprender la situación del "monstruo" sin necesariamente avalar sus acciones o considerarlo heroico. Esta aproximación y la selección de temas en las historias dan un aire fresco a la lectura, comparado con la literatura de monstruos que podemos encontrar actualmente a la mano.
Me agrada que se explore el concepto de "monstruo" a nivel mental. También me gustó encontrsrme con tantos autores menos conocidos y que todas las historias fueran inéditas (con una excepción).
No hubo ninguna historia que odiara, pero si algunas que son fáciles de olvidar. Con todo, es recomendable echarle una ojeada.
Desde el inicio se nos dice que el libro es un intento de explorar el concepto de monstruo desde otra perspectiva. La clase de historia que te hace comprender la situación del "monstruo" sin necesariamente avalar sus acciones o considerarlo heroico. Esta aproximación y la selección de temas en las historias dan un aire fresco a la lectura, comparado con la literatura de monstruos que podemos encontrar actualmente a la mano.
Me agrada que se explore el concepto de "monstruo" a nivel mental. También me gustó encontrsrme con tantos autores menos conocidos y que todas las historias fueran inéditas (con una excepción).
No hubo ninguna historia que odiara, pero si algunas que son fáciles de olvidar. Con todo, es recomendable echarle una ojeada.
jdeternal's review
5.0
Somehow it's fitting that I finished during a lunar eclipse.
This collection has such an interesting point of view, and I wanted the stories to go on, to hear from more of the monsters of the world. I found myself often getting lost in each story, reluctant to stop until the end.
This collection has such an interesting point of view, and I wanted the stories to go on, to hear from more of the monsters of the world. I found myself often getting lost in each story, reluctant to stop until the end.
noveldivergence's review
2.0
I realize this selection has a lot of positive reviews but honestly, most of the stories were so unpleasant (in a bad way, not a fun way) for me, that I almost didn't make it through this book. Even ones by some of my favorite authors fell flat for me, and a lot of them were just poorly plotted and written with the edgy enthusiasm of a technically skilled but idealogically questionable adolescent. I love a good monster perspective story, both sympathetic and not, and was super hopeful from the amazing introduction, but overall this book just...didn't have a single real hit for me. Disappointed.
moonkissedtiger's review
4.0
I received this book through a goodreads giveaway.
This is a collection of short stories from various horror/thriller authors. The catch? The stories are written through the monster's eyes and I found each story incredibly fascinating. It's rare to think of how the monster feels in a horror story. And each of these stories takes the time to delve into the monster's mind.
This is a definite read for anyone who enjoys monsters and horror. The short stories range from gruesome to haunting. It was an enjoyable, well-written read.
This is a collection of short stories from various horror/thriller authors. The catch? The stories are written through the monster's eyes and I found each story incredibly fascinating. It's rare to think of how the monster feels in a horror story. And each of these stories takes the time to delve into the monster's mind.
This is a definite read for anyone who enjoys monsters and horror. The short stories range from gruesome to haunting. It was an enjoyable, well-written read.
cowardlylion's review
1.0
My notables:
Specimen 313 - Jeff Strand
And Still You Wonder... - Gary A. Braunbeck
though both for the core idea more than overall execution.
Specimen 313 - Jeff Strand
And Still You Wonder... - Gary A. Braunbeck
though both for the core idea more than overall execution.
ntrlycrly's review
4.0
Probably more of a three and a half star rating. Really enjoyed the new spin put on several familiar monsters, including a new take on the Medusa story in “The Screaming Room.” The story “Jesus and Satan Go Jogging in the Desert was also a favorite with the idea that the two were buddies—if only Satan could just apologize.
jmshirtz's review
3.0
This review is only for Rakshasi by [a:Kelley Armstrong|7581|Kelley Armstrong|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1199068298p2/7581.jpg]. First of all, Amrita seems like some kind of vampire/flesh-eating monster. She also has apparently not entirely learned her lesson. Although, it is true that her punishment lasted over-long. I loved that this new type of character felt like it had a mythology, but I wish that even this short story had a little more background on her relationship with Daman and the intricacies of her being.