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A review by michad
Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
dark
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
The front cover subtitle is more accurate than the back cover blurb. It's a collection of dark fiction, not a collection of monster stories from the cultures of various indigenous peoples. More, it's better described as a collection of depictions of abuse with occasional stories with supernatural twists. Literally every form of abuse is covered in at least one story.
Also worth noting, it's specifically stories about indigenous people from far north America.
As an anthology some stories are better than others, a couple are quite good.
Also worth noting, it's specifically stories about indigenous people from far north America.
As an anthology some stories are better than others, a couple are quite good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism