A review by el_stevie
The Forest Is Hungry by Christopher Stanley
5.0
Tree or not a tree, that is the question
On a new housing development, trees begin to spring up everywhere, often in the houses themselves, offshoots of an ancient specimen in the woods. When Richard's daughter Becca falls ill and starts behaving strangely, he goes into the forest to destroy the source of the problem. But will he go through with it, or is it too late? I've read a few Short Sharp Shocks stories now and I think this one is my favourite so far. By making the trees, or rather the forest, a tangible presence in the book, it really ramps up the tension, adds an almost claustrophobic feel to the story. Compelling.
On a new housing development, trees begin to spring up everywhere, often in the houses themselves, offshoots of an ancient specimen in the woods. When Richard's daughter Becca falls ill and starts behaving strangely, he goes into the forest to destroy the source of the problem. But will he go through with it, or is it too late? I've read a few Short Sharp Shocks stories now and I think this one is my favourite so far. By making the trees, or rather the forest, a tangible presence in the book, it really ramps up the tension, adds an almost claustrophobic feel to the story. Compelling.