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mehsi's review
3.0
Half-minute (or shorter as some I just read in a few seconds) horror stories. But did it work or not?
A pretty decent book, rating it a bit higher due to the variety in how the stories are told and for the index at the end (which doesn't work that well on my Kindle, but still I love a good index). From poetry to comics to normal storytelling, everything passes by. Some of the stories are very short (a few sentences) but some are a few pages long.
But the stories were quite hit and miss. Some really worked, most just felt too short. I know these are supposed to be half-minute horrors (or less), but I think some stories just don't work as short as they were. They need more time to show and tell. Some I was just confused what just happened. And that wasn't only for the text ones, but also the illustrated/comics were just a bit confusing due to their shortness.
The stories vary from icky spiders to clowns to monsters under the bed. Thankfully, not just the standard stuff that one often finds in horror books (vampires/werewolves/zombies). Don't get me wrong, I do love a good vampire or werewolf or zombie story, but they are just everywhere. It is refreshing to find a horror book that picks different fears and tells us about them.
The stories are a bit gross at times, not really something that is a favourite of mine, I much more prefer a good jump scare, or a sudden plot twist.
But all in all, it was still a nice idea, credit where credit is due, and again, there were a few stories that I did quite like.
Also bonus points go to the cover. I do love a creepy cover!
I would still recommend this one as I did have fun to read it, plus I like the idea of short horror stories.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
A pretty decent book, rating it a bit higher due to the variety in how the stories are told and for the index at the end (which doesn't work that well on my Kindle, but still I love a good index). From poetry to comics to normal storytelling, everything passes by. Some of the stories are very short (a few sentences) but some are a few pages long.
But the stories were quite hit and miss. Some really worked, most just felt too short. I know these are supposed to be half-minute horrors (or less), but I think some stories just don't work as short as they were. They need more time to show and tell. Some I was just confused what just happened. And that wasn't only for the text ones, but also the illustrated/comics were just a bit confusing due to their shortness.
The stories vary from icky spiders to clowns to monsters under the bed. Thankfully, not just the standard stuff that one often finds in horror books (vampires/werewolves/zombies). Don't get me wrong, I do love a good vampire or werewolf or zombie story, but they are just everywhere. It is refreshing to find a horror book that picks different fears and tells us about them.
The stories are a bit gross at times, not really something that is a favourite of mine, I much more prefer a good jump scare, or a sudden plot twist.
But all in all, it was still a nice idea, credit where credit is due, and again, there were a few stories that I did quite like.
Also bonus points go to the cover. I do love a creepy cover!
I would still recommend this one as I did have fun to read it, plus I like the idea of short horror stories.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
mbenzz's review against another edition
4.0
Not bad! These are SUPER short stories...like, maybe a page or two long. I think some of them could have been great with a little fleshing out, but then that would go against the title of the book.
Recommended for children with short attention spans, or to read if you're traveling. Great for a plane or train ride as there's no story to have to keep up with. Some of the tales were a little creepier than others, some were just silly and nonsensical. Overall, a decent yet completely forgettable book.
Recommended for children with short attention spans, or to read if you're traveling. Great for a plane or train ride as there's no story to have to keep up with. Some of the tales were a little creepier than others, some were just silly and nonsensical. Overall, a decent yet completely forgettable book.
nadias_littlelibrary's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
missbookiverse's review against another edition
4.0
Von allen Kurzgeschichtensammlungen, die ich bisher gelesen habe, ist das hier wohl meine liebste. Sie enthält über 70 Mini-Geschichten, wie der Titel schon sagt: halbminütige Horrorstories, die meisten also nur eine Seite lang. Zur Auflockerung gibt es zwischendurch auch ein paar Comics oder illustrierte Limericks.
Das Schöne an dieser Sammlung ist, dass die Geschichten sich nicht auf lustigen Kindergrusel reduzieren, sondern wirklich einige gruselige Schocker dabei sind (natürlich nicht mit Splatterfilmen oder ähnlichem zu vergleichen, aber dennoch wirklich gut gemachter Grusel). Wieder andere setzen auf makaberen Humor und manche fand ich irgendwie lahm.
Die meisten sind aber toll und es finden sich sogar Geschichten einiger namenhafter Autoren wieNeil Gaiman, Lemony Snicket, Holly Black oder Cassandra Clare wieder.
Das Buch hat mit seiner riesigen Zahl an Geschichten zwar einiges zu bieten, ist aber trotzdem nur an die 150 Seiten dünn. Definitiv zu wenig. Ich stimme laut und deutlich für einen zweiten Sammelband dieser Art!
Das Schöne an dieser Sammlung ist, dass die Geschichten sich nicht auf lustigen Kindergrusel reduzieren, sondern wirklich einige gruselige Schocker dabei sind (natürlich nicht mit Splatterfilmen oder ähnlichem zu vergleichen, aber dennoch wirklich gut gemachter Grusel). Wieder andere setzen auf makaberen Humor und manche fand ich irgendwie lahm.
Die meisten sind aber toll und es finden sich sogar Geschichten einiger namenhafter Autoren wieNeil Gaiman, Lemony Snicket, Holly Black oder Cassandra Clare wieder.
Das Buch hat mit seiner riesigen Zahl an Geschichten zwar einiges zu bieten, ist aber trotzdem nur an die 150 Seiten dünn. Definitiv zu wenig. Ich stimme laut und deutlich für einen zweiten Sammelband dieser Art!
kristenremenar's review
3.0
Super-short (some only one page) and scary. Great for those who want a fast read and a case of the creeps.
meaganmart's review
2.0
I found this anthology to be a little lackluster. While there are some creepy stories within its pages, I think there are better middle grades and young adult scary story anthologies for the budding horror enthusiasts among us.
kice7788's review
3.0
This was cute.. yes definitely written for little kids but some were legit creepy! I did like how they had different types of stories as well! Really cool to see so many authors writting in here.
ctep's review against another edition
2.0
Obviously it is not for my age group (grown woman) but I thought it was a cute book for young kids with adorable stories.
papalbina's review against another edition
4.0
algunos mejores que otros, otros más perturbadores que algunos, pero me ha parecido una recopilación muy chula y muy completa y muy interesante. totalmente recomendada para leer en Halloween o en cualquier otra época del año, para aquellos que gusten de relatos de terror ligeros ^___^
toastymaloney's review
3.0
I thought it would be really creepy, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was funny, and sometimes creepy, but they were all so short they didn't bother me. I don't like horror all that much, but I liked this just fine.