The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror by Tori Bovalino

265 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ short stories dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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A cemetery full of the restless dead. A town so wicked it has already burned twice, with the breath of the third fire looming. A rural, isolated bridge with a terrifying monster waiting for the completion of its summoning ritual. A lake that allow...

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Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 76%
tense 57%
emotional 29%
adventurous 19%
sad 16%
reflective 9%
challenging 8%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 44%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 15% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 18% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 17% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 18% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.53

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