madmaud77's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
marybo01's review
4.25
This is the first time I have read a complete collection of short stories. This collection was amazing with blood-curdling, stomach-churning, anxiety ridden stories that really showed the best and worst of humanity and beyond. I think there were only 3 or 4 stories in the collection that I actively didn't like (unfortunately, that included the title story). But it was a really good read, something different and exciting. I will definitely be reading more of Alison Moore's work and other short story collections.
stacieadavis's review against another edition
3.0
A mixed bag of short stories, united in their sense of secrets and creeping dread. Some reveal their plot twists with a burst of cold clarity; many leave me feeling like I missed something.
penny_literaryhoarders's review
4.0
A great collection of stories! Each one was unsettling and some were slightly sinister. They left you feeling unsettled and disturbed. I loved it.
lnatal's review
3.0
From BBC Radio 4 Extra:
Tales from Man Booker-nominated author Alison Moore's debut collection of short stories, read by Ruth Gemmell.
Tales from Man Booker-nominated author Alison Moore's debut collection of short stories, read by Ruth Gemmell.
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