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Christmas and Other Horrors: An Anthology of Solstice Horror by Ellen Datlow
4 reviews
regardsrachel's review
dark
emotional
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? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The majority of the stories were successes. My favorites were the stories that introduced me to different folklore and legends from across the globe.
The horror felt more psychological than gory. It will be horrifying though, there is no Christmas cheer here.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Toxic friendship, Body horror, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Child death
kjboldon's review
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.
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Physical abuse, Blood, Child death, Sexual content, Death, and Body horror
Minor: Violence
seawarrior's review
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.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Child death and Sexual content
apersonfromflorida's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, and Gore
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, and Blood
Minor: Animal death
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