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Christmas and Other Horrors: An Anthology of Solstice Horror by Ellen Datlow

4 reviews

kjboldon's review

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dark mysterious medium-paced

3.75

As with any anthology, there are ups and downs. I really liked many of these stories. They do skew VERY dark, so do not read if you're not up for horror. 
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j_squaredd's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

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breezer's review against another edition

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dark
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

Standouts:
The Importance of a Tidy Home by Christopher Golden
Return to Bear Creek Lodge by Tananarive Due
The Ghost of Christmas Past by Richard Kadrey
Löyly Sow-na by Josh Malerman
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seawarrior's review

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4.0

Christmas and Other Horrors is an entertaining anthology where each story is unique in tone and inspiration. This was a delight to read over the Christmas holiday while safe and snug in our family home, accompanied by Krampus playing for my sisters and I while our parents tried to cheerily ignore the bloodshed. My favorite story in the anthology reminded me of our family classic Krampus by telling the tale of the child-eaters that were once abundant in winter myths. Many other stories included here were memorable enough to make their impression, and like the Christmas movies I obsessively rewatch year after year, this may be a title to revisit. 

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