Queer Little Nightmares: An Anthology of Monstrous Fiction and Poetry by David Ly, David Ly, Kai Cheng Thom, Daniel Zomparelli

Queer Little Nightmares: An Anthology of Monstrous Fiction and Poetry

David Ly, David Ly, Kai Cheng Thom, Daniel Zomparelli

272 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ poetry short stories adventurous dark funny fast-paced

Description

The fiction and poetry of Queer Little Nightmares reimagines monsters old and new through a queer lens, subverting the horror gaze to celebrate ideas and identities canonically feared in monster lit. Throughout history, monsters have appeared in p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 55%
funny 51%
reflective 33%
tense 31%
challenging 28%
emotional 26%
adventurous 15%
sad 8%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | N/A: 17% | Plot: 10% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 31% | No: 20% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 17% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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