Best Horror of the Year, Volume 8 by Ellen Datlow

Best Horror of the Year, Volume 8

The Best Horror of the Year #8

Ellen Datlow

360 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark slow-paced

Description

A town is held hostage by an unholy bargain made by some of the inhabitants; a party game on Halloween brings back memories better left forgotten; one misstep changes the balance of survival during the apocalypse; a group of seemingly typical trav...

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Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 100%
mysterious 83%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.54

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