A review by elwirax
Taaqtumi: An Anthology of Arctic Horror Stories by Thomas Anguti Johnston, Cara Bryant, Gayle Kabloona, Ann R. Loverock, K.C. Carthew, Repo Kempt, Jay Bulckaert, Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Aviaq Johnston, Richard Van Camp, Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A really interesting anthology of Arctic horror stories by many Indigenous authors. It was wonderfully constructed, each story was different with a variety of genres, yet, there were common threads like setting and themes which held them together. While I found the plots and lore intriguing, the writing in many of these stories lacked depth, namely in its 'telling' aspect and would've benefited from some more editing. This in turn, failed to illicit the emotions these stories would warrant. Nonetheless, it was an enjoyable anthology and from a culture I've never read before.


 

Iqsinaqtutalik Piqtuq: The Haunted Blizzard by Aviaq Johnston- (3.5/5) 

The Door by Ann. R. Loverok- (3.25/5) 

Wheetago War II: Summoners by Richard Van Camp-  (3/5) 

Revenge by Thomas Anguti Johnston- (3.5/5) 

Lounge by Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley and Rachel Qitsualik- Tinsley-  (3.25/5) 

Utiqtuq by Gayle Kabloona- (3/5) 

Sila by K.C. Carthew- ( 3/5) 

The Wildest Game by Jay Bulckaert- (3.5/5) 

Strays by Repo Kempt- (3/5)
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