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rachel_jozie's review against another edition
4.0
*I’m not going to give you the ‘what this book is about’ blurb – you can read that elsewhere.
1. I mean, this is no Gross Out (Y’all thought I was gonna say Woom, didn’t you?!), but I did really enjoy this collection. There was a great variety in both the stories and the form of the stories. There are short stories, novellas, and a screenplay all within the confines of this anthology. The stories themselves are gross, funny, serious – suffice it to say you’ll both cringe and giggle while reading.
2. I don’t want to tell you too much about the stories and ruin them for you, but 2 points:
a. ‘Head’ had some ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ vibes, but set in a more modern day and relatable situation. The end was also so cruel, but perfect.
b. ‘The Burden’ really hit me in the feels. I used to work with adults who had traumatic brain injuries and also as a CNA on a high-acuity floor of a hospital where one of our frequent fliers and favorite patients had ALS. So, this whole story really pulled at my heart.
3. I listened to the audiobook version and I really really enjoyed the narration. Again, this has no bearing on my actual review, but it’s good to know if you’re an audiobook fan!
1. I mean, this is no Gross Out (Y’all thought I was gonna say Woom, didn’t you?!), but I did really enjoy this collection. There was a great variety in both the stories and the form of the stories. There are short stories, novellas, and a screenplay all within the confines of this anthology. The stories themselves are gross, funny, serious – suffice it to say you’ll both cringe and giggle while reading.
2. I don’t want to tell you too much about the stories and ruin them for you, but 2 points:
a. ‘Head’ had some ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ vibes, but set in a more modern day and relatable situation. The end was also so cruel, but perfect.
b. ‘The Burden’ really hit me in the feels. I used to work with adults who had traumatic brain injuries and also as a CNA on a high-acuity floor of a hospital where one of our frequent fliers and favorite patients had ALS. So, this whole story really pulled at my heart.
3. I listened to the audiobook version and I really really enjoyed the narration. Again, this has no bearing on my actual review, but it’s good to know if you’re an audiobook fan!
skyfox24kd's review against another edition
3.0
I have never read a story collection from one person this varied and at the same time unique. The screenplay was one of my favorite and not bc of the form but bc of the eerieness.
I also really liked that he explained each story afterwards. It put it into context for me.
I also really liked that he explained each story afterwards. It put it into context for me.
jeanne25's review
4.0
Short story collections are my passion. As with any collection, not all the stories are going to wow me. Most of these stories did. Too many authors seem to get on one rhythm and stay there. I think the varied writing styles are what attracts me to his books. I really enjoyed this collection.
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