Reviews

Dark Tide by Mark Lawrence

thebookwormsfeast's review

5.0

In the deep places there are things older than man, things that cannot be forgotten and so are better left unknown.

I didn't know Mark had written some horror until now, but this is absolutely perfect for this time of year - and I absolutely loved it. I'll definitely have to pick up Darker Tide too!

morvrun's review

5.0

Excellent short story, very much in the style of the master Stephen King. It has the necessary cruelty with just a dose of hope. And it's beautifully written, I personally hope Mark Lawrence will write more in this style, I will read it for sure.

seak's review

5.0

This short story, by the author of the excellent Prince of Thorns and Red Queen's War trilogies, was a powerful story. I was up late already and could not put it down once I started - talk about creepy. I will say no more for fear of ruining it. (5/5)

shadeyc's review

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Whoa, 35 pages of creepy AF...I might have nightmares tonight. 

fenny_42's review

3.0

This story had some fantastically chilling imagery. It also needed some serious editing. Not bad, but I'll stick with Lawrence's polished novels in the future.

jaironside's review

5.0

I read this ages ago and completely forgot to add it to GR. This just shows the breadth of Lawrence's talent. While the world of the Red Queen's War and the Broken Empire is fabulous, the author is far from being a one trick pony. This is dark and sayisying. A little brain worm that burrows in and comes back to you long after reading it. excellent stuff. I'd also recommend checking out Lawrence's Wattpad writings - particularly Gunlaw.