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monstermedic's review
4.0
Good collection
This is a good compilation of short horror stories. Nothing terribly graphic or “out there.” Just some solid scary stories that make for a quick read.
This is a good compilation of short horror stories. Nothing terribly graphic or “out there.” Just some solid scary stories that make for a quick read.
kotep's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
srlemons42's review
4.0
I went into this book cold, not knowing what to expect beyond "horror" as my friend out it. I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it! Some of the stories were not as enjoyable but overall I was riveted the whole time.
The descriptions are amazing, yet horrific (as they should be). Some of the main characters I had no sympathy for, but I'm pretty sure we aren't supposed to. Mission accomplished then!
I'd recommend this to people looking for something different and if you like the horror genre.
The descriptions are amazing, yet horrific (as they should be). Some of the main characters I had no sympathy for, but I'm pretty sure we aren't supposed to. Mission accomplished then!
I'd recommend this to people looking for something different and if you like the horror genre.
jackyinthebox's review
2.0
I wouldn't really classify this as horror. The last story was honestly the only one I really liked. It mostly felt like he was trying too hard to be shocking without having anything to really say.
op_ivey's review
2.0
Another meh anthology. Some of the stories made me want to check out some of Prunty's other work though, so I'll be giving him another shot.
iamthez's review
4.0
What a random collection of short stories, and I mean that in the best way possible. In the space of a few pages, each story completely created it's own universe, full of people and ideas and all that good stuff. In fact, each one of these stories could be expanded on, and I'd happily eat them up.
The first story really set the tone for what we were about to read, and by the time it was done, I was hooked.
Not nearly as violent and/or trippy as Mr. Grin, but it definitely has the same well written characteristics as it.
Definite must for any horror fan.
The first story really set the tone for what we were about to read, and by the time it was done, I was hooked.
Not nearly as violent and/or trippy as Mr. Grin, but it definitely has the same well written characteristics as it.
Definite must for any horror fan.
tin_squid's review
4.0
Sometimes you just want to read something that has a vein of demented gross-ass nonsense running through it. Social Disease is great for that, great concepts, solid plots and just little twist of absolute 'wtf ew' to make it interesting.
shanehawk's review
3.0
This is my first foray into the mind of Andersen Prunty.
I recently found out that he put all of his Kindle books available for free so I delved in.
Prunty's writing here is clear and logical, yet has enough literary flair to keep one interested.
Outside of gore, the other gratuitousness was not pleasant to read though.
Hoping my next Prunty read is better!
I recently found out that he put all of his Kindle books available for free so I delved in.
Prunty's writing here is clear and logical, yet has enough literary flair to keep one interested.
Outside of gore, the other gratuitousness was not pleasant to read though.
Hoping my next Prunty read is better!
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