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catapocalypse's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Decent collection of horror stories, not bad but not outstanding, either. I enjoy Veres' voice, which has a straightforwardness and touch of melancholy that I feel is very Hungarian. The collection has a lot of dark moments, some surreal ones, and a few predictable ones. It may have more to offer someone who hasn't read very much horror or sticks to mainstream American horror (like Stephen King). For readers used to surreal works and the creativity of more modern American horror writers, this will seem less "out there." As for scare factor, I personally feel more spooked by the unknown and unseen, and many of Veres' stories confront their horrors directly. They are dark, but not necessarily fear-inducing for me.
Still, I wouldn't be opposed to reading more from Veres. But I wouldn't go to the lengths I did to read this collection next time.
Still, I wouldn't be opposed to reading more from Veres. But I wouldn't go to the lengths I did to read this collection next time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Violence, Blood, Body horror, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Bullying, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Suicide
Minor: Racism, Terminal illness, Cannibalism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Infertility, Slavery, Vomit, Antisemitism, Racial slurs, and Rape
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