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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Well, I should have known better to read this before falling asleep last night. Such nightmares.
The use of repetition in this story really put me on edge, "onetwothreefour", what are they counting down to? The ending just hit me out of nowhere, I really did not see that coming but phew, it was intense!
The creepy fairground wheel gave me strong Ray Bradbury vibes (Something Wicked) and I loved that! There is so much crammed into so few pages, it is a wonderfully uneasy read.
If you need something quick and uncomfortable, I would recommend this... Just maybe not right before sleeping!
The use of repetition in this story really put me on edge, "onetwothreefour", what are they counting down to? The ending just hit me out of nowhere, I really did not see that coming but phew, it was intense!
The creepy fairground wheel gave me strong Ray Bradbury vibes (Something Wicked) and I loved that! There is so much crammed into so few pages, it is a wonderfully uneasy read.
If you need something quick and uncomfortable, I would recommend this... Just maybe not right before sleeping!
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A very quick read that gives some Silent Hill vibes (and also made me think of The Rust Maidens) before a final reveal you won’t expect. Loved it.
An anxiety inducing fever dream with a shocking twist!!
An exceptionally written story that had my attention from the first line until its shocking ending. Did NOT see that end coming at all. Jack Harding knows how to weave a story together.
Absolutely brilliant short story. I did not see the ending coming, and I know I'll be thinking of it for a long time.
Knocked a star off for the blasphemy. Absolutely unnecessary.
Knocked a star off for the blasphemy. Absolutely unnecessary.
‘And then they begin to chant. Onetwothreefour’.
Is it a dream? Is it real? Who even knows. Just get me the hell out of here.
The vivid writing creeped me the f out. To be able to evoke such strong anxiety induced feelings so quickly is a testament to the author.
Do yourself a favour and just read it.
Is it a dream? Is it real? Who even knows. Just get me the hell out of here.
The vivid writing creeped me the f out. To be able to evoke such strong anxiety induced feelings so quickly is a testament to the author.
Do yourself a favour and just read it.
Funnily enough this was the first short story I've read. Like Charlie Patino for Arsenal this was the perfect debut for an author who clearly has the gift.
'React' is very well written and kept me guessing until the end. I sensed subtle undertones of 'The Shining' for instilling fear into the reader.
Jack Harding appears to have a lot more to come and I will immediately move on to 'Driving in The Dark' aswell as read more short stories.
Do any of you have any short story collections you'd recommend?
Easy 5*
'React' is very well written and kept me guessing until the end. I sensed subtle undertones of 'The Shining' for instilling fear into the reader.
Jack Harding appears to have a lot more to come and I will immediately move on to 'Driving in The Dark' aswell as read more short stories.
Do any of you have any short story collections you'd recommend?
Easy 5*
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No