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mb918's review
2.0
Dang, I’m having such bad luck right at the end of the year :( Some of these stories were good, but some were also way too long and way too boring. For a horror anthology, only the first story actually scared me.
andreacaro's review
4.0
The rest of this anthology was 1-3, but the story "Christmas in Barcelona" made me gasp out loud. I wish this had been better. Seanan McGuire! Joshua Malerman! But unfortunately, 3 feels like a generous rating.
5/12/19: Marking it up, because I still think about Christmas in Barcelona.
5/12/19: Marking it up, because I still think about Christmas in Barcelona.
goblinghost_39's review
2.0
I got about a quarter of the way through. A lot of the stories feel like they're unfinished or thay they ran out of ideas and they didn't know how to end it. Or they were kinda predictable.
gentlemanjeff's review
3.0
This collection is not as strong as the roster of talent would lead you to believe, with some normally formidable authors turning in mediocre work. On the other hand, there are three or four stories in here that have to be the best holiday-themed horror, if not short stories of any kind, that I've ever read. If you're a horror movie fan and you're looking for something seasonal, don't hesitate to grab this one. With entries from Michael Koryta, Scott Smith, Christopher Golden and more, you'll be glad you did. Keep fresh candles by the tableside and pull your nightcap down snug, settle in by the fire and listen as the Herald Angels Scream.
lindsey_reads06's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
jo_in_bookland's review
4.0
This was a great anthology of stories and I enjoyed the majority of them. They don't necessarily have a Christmas feel to them but most take place around Christmas.
I also partially read this on audio which was very well done. I especially got a kick out of the narration for Love Me.
I also partially read this on audio which was very well done. I especially got a kick out of the narration for Love Me.
philomath_in_phila's review
4.0
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
I waited until closer to the holiday to read this book and, with all of the rushing involved with the season, forgot to post my review. The Christmas season may be over, but it is still winter, so grab a cup of hot chocolate and be prepared to be entertained.
Hark! The Herald Angels Scream by Edited by Christopher Golden is an "anthology of all-new short fiction from some of the most talented and original writers of horror today." Included are eighteen stories of Christmas or winter themed horror from authors: Kelley Armstrong, Christopher Golden, Elizabeth Hand, Michael Koryta, Sarah Langan, Joe R. Lansdale, Tim Lebbon, Sarah Lotz, Jonathan Maberry, Josh Malerman, Seanan McGuire, John M. McIlveen, James A. Moore, Sarah Pinborough, Angela Slatter, Scott Smith,Thomas E. Sniegoski, and Jeff Strand.
The cover quickly bring to mind "Tales from the Crypt", a campy, horror anthology television series with a memorable narrator, Crypt Keeper. The stories written could have been been portrayed in any of the episodes. As with "Tales from the Crypt", the stories in "Hark! The Herald Angels Scream" were creepy, funny, chilling, gruesome, dark, and definitely worth your time.
The stories are well written and stand alone.
I waited until closer to the holiday to read this book and, with all of the rushing involved with the season, forgot to post my review. The Christmas season may be over, but it is still winter, so grab a cup of hot chocolate and be prepared to be entertained.
Hark! The Herald Angels Scream by Edited by Christopher Golden is an "anthology of all-new short fiction from some of the most talented and original writers of horror today." Included are eighteen stories of Christmas or winter themed horror from authors: Kelley Armstrong, Christopher Golden, Elizabeth Hand, Michael Koryta, Sarah Langan, Joe R. Lansdale, Tim Lebbon, Sarah Lotz, Jonathan Maberry, Josh Malerman, Seanan McGuire, John M. McIlveen, James A. Moore, Sarah Pinborough, Angela Slatter, Scott Smith,Thomas E. Sniegoski, and Jeff Strand.
The cover quickly bring to mind "Tales from the Crypt", a campy, horror anthology television series with a memorable narrator, Crypt Keeper. The stories written could have been been portrayed in any of the episodes. As with "Tales from the Crypt", the stories in "Hark! The Herald Angels Scream" were creepy, funny, chilling, gruesome, dark, and definitely worth your time.
The stories are well written and stand alone.
rdpulfer's review
4.0
I didn't know Blumhouse even had a publishing arm - or that they put out a holiday horror collection - but I'm even so glad I found it. The collection features a bowl full of gelatinous innards from a Who's Who of fantasy, suspense and horror, including Joe R. Lansdale, Michael Kortya, Seanan McGuire, Josh Malerman and more. As with most collections, some stories hit better than others, but almost all of them stick the landing with a dark, ominous surprise. With that in mind, if you're for a spooky-but-not-scary Christmas, this probably isn't for you - Blumhouse has a reputation after all - but if you're looking for a couple of creepy Christmas tales, give this book a read.