dadoodoflow's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sombrero_dog's review against another edition
3.0
A bit thin compared to Evenson's later work, all grim biblical violence cleansed of affect. Worth picking up for stories like The Sanza Affair and Two Brothers, which give an excellent demonstration of the author's ability to map out the warped epistemologies of his characters.
blood_poetry's review against another edition
5.0
A wholly original book. Evenson is writing the highest form of literature -- confronting identity and subjectivity on deceptively simple terms. It's horror artistry that's both fun and intellectually stimulating. He's one of a kind..
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