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A review by leigh_reidelberger
Six Scary Stories by Paul Bassett Davies, Manuela Saragosa, Neil Hudson, Michael Button, Elodie Harper, Stephen King, Stuart Johnstone
4.0
Pro: This collection was a lot of fun to read.
Con: I was very disappointed to find this book is merely edited by Stephen King and there wasn't any kind of introduction to each story from his POV. However, that is the *only* con :).
My husband and I recently listened to a panel of author's discuss the importance of short stories. The next day, Six Scary Stories popped up on the Goodreads Deal of the Day, I had to get it. I had so much fun reading it!
I've really been in the mood for something creepy and/or scary. A book that will make me paranoid, uncomfortable, maybe create some lasting mental images that make sleeping difficult.
1. Wild Swimming
So good. So creepy. Exactly why I'm not keen on swimming in water that hides the bottom. You never know what is lurking down there.
2. Eau de Eric
This story got an actual, audible gasp from me. I was so surprised.
3. The Spots
Dread. With a capital D.
4. The Unpicking
Creeeepyyyyy and awesome. And unsettling.
5. La Mort De L'amant
La Mort was a story that was easy to see played out in my mind. The images were so clear.
6. The Bear Trap
YES. Very enjoyable.
Con: I was very disappointed to find this book is merely edited by Stephen King and there wasn't any kind of introduction to each story from his POV. However, that is the *only* con :).
My husband and I recently listened to a panel of author's discuss the importance of short stories. The next day, Six Scary Stories popped up on the Goodreads Deal of the Day, I had to get it. I had so much fun reading it!
I've really been in the mood for something creepy and/or scary. A book that will make me paranoid, uncomfortable, maybe create some lasting mental images that make sleeping difficult.
1. Wild Swimming
So good. So creepy. Exactly why I'm not keen on swimming in water that hides the bottom. You never know what is lurking down there.
2. Eau de Eric
This story got an actual, audible gasp from me. I was so surprised.
3. The Spots
Dread. With a capital D.
4. The Unpicking
Creeeepyyyyy and awesome. And unsettling.
5. La Mort De L'amant
La Mort was a story that was easy to see played out in my mind. The images were so clear.
6. The Bear Trap
YES. Very enjoyable.