Scan barcode
bookish_whispers's review against another edition
3.0
Before picking up World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures I had listened to a few of Aaron Mahnke's podcast of same name. I also just recently caught the mini series that Amazon Prime had popped of the reenactments of some of podcasts. So I was pretty stocked when became my turn to snag it from the library.
This book was everything I adore about the podcast Lore. I couldn't help but read each new section in Aaron Mahnke's voice. Especially the sections of episodes I had listened to previously. The narrative is very much his, and I found myself laughing as Mahnke added his own opinions to each folk story. As for the stories themselves, the book felt well researched and was fun to read. Filled with eye witness accounts that date from a long ago to just a few decades.
Now I knew some of the stories I read about because I love a book on folklore, but I didn't learn a few new things as I read. Even heard a few new tales I'd never heard before, and a few I flagged to dig up the podcast and see if there was anything not mentioned in the book.
I felt like the book itself flowed pretty well. This volume is all about the creatures of our past, and our future since some sittings have continued in recent years. Mahnke found a way to tie the book together section by section, and to show some stories just don't span over a long period of time, but across the globe. Which while I knew that about some creature tales, I didn't know that about all of them.
Which means I've made some notes to do research on my one on a few things.
However, I do have own sort of sour note to mention about the book. It has to do with the story of a doll. Now it's an episode I skipped because I do not do creepy dolls. That being said, my flatmate and I did see the Amazon episode about Robert and Gene. In fact it's one of the few episodes I remember because it creeped me out the most. But, the Amazon episode and story in the book don't match. There were a lot of difference between what I read in the book and what I saw on my TV. Which I found weird and why I couldn't give this book the 4 stars I planned.
In the end though it was fun read and I'm excited for the next volume World of Lore: Wicked Mortals which is due out this year. This was a fun way to pass the long night bus home. If not a creepish one.
Buy, Borrow, Skip: Borrow it from your local library. It's a really fun read!
Find this and other bookish posts on my blog Bookish Whispers.
This book was everything I adore about the podcast Lore. I couldn't help but read each new section in Aaron Mahnke's voice. Especially the sections of episodes I had listened to previously. The narrative is very much his, and I found myself laughing as Mahnke added his own opinions to each folk story. As for the stories themselves, the book felt well researched and was fun to read. Filled with eye witness accounts that date from a long ago to just a few decades.
Now I knew some of the stories I read about because I love a book on folklore, but I didn't learn a few new things as I read. Even heard a few new tales I'd never heard before, and a few I flagged to dig up the podcast and see if there was anything not mentioned in the book.
I felt like the book itself flowed pretty well. This volume is all about the creatures of our past, and our future since some sittings have continued in recent years. Mahnke found a way to tie the book together section by section, and to show some stories just don't span over a long period of time, but across the globe. Which while I knew that about some creature tales, I didn't know that about all of them.
Which means I've made some notes to do research on my one on a few things.
However, I do have own sort of sour note to mention about the book. It has to do with the story of a doll. Now it's an episode I skipped because I do not do creepy dolls. That being said, my flatmate and I did see the Amazon episode about Robert and Gene. In fact it's one of the few episodes I remember because it creeped me out the most. But, the Amazon episode and story in the book don't match. There were a lot of difference between what I read in the book and what I saw on my TV. Which I found weird and why I couldn't give this book the 4 stars I planned.
In the end though it was fun read and I'm excited for the next volume World of Lore: Wicked Mortals which is due out this year. This was a fun way to pass the long night bus home. If not a creepish one.
Buy, Borrow, Skip: Borrow it from your local library. It's a really fun read!
Find this and other bookish posts on my blog Bookish Whispers.
gigitru's review against another edition
4.0
Some of these stories were familiar from the podcast but I hadn't heard them all. I love reading/listening to the terrible ways people dealt with superstition and lack of understanding and created monsters from that. This is so informative and creepy at the same time.
silenciadelumbrae's review against another edition
3.0
Again, totally fine. Not exactly the sort of style that I like, and I think it may work better as a podcast than it does written, but a great way to kill a couple of hours while I avoid my studies.
fortunesdear's review against another edition
5.0
It is basically just the podcasts in book form with most of the stories being ones I already knew. But Lore is my favorite podcast so I loved it anyway.
nikkibristol's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
thatdamnhoney's review against another edition
3.0
If you listen to the podcasts, you needn’t bother reading the books as they are word for word following published podcast episodes. This includes all verbal ticks. It hasn’t been edited for reading format, just transcribed.
I love the podcast, though. I would read this only if you’re unable to take part or want to read the stories in your own pace.
I love the podcast, though. I would read this only if you’re unable to take part or want to read the stories in your own pace.
ghttheguy00's review against another edition
2.0
I was really looking forward to some new material. If you’ve listened to the podcast no need to read the book. Bummer...
maregred's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
sweetbriar15's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5