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A review by bemandy
Spin a Black Yarn by Josh Malerman
5.0
This is my first Josh Malerman read! I don't know how that's possible but here we are. If you're like me and you've not read Malerman, this is a great place to start. Fans of Malerman will delight in a collection of 5 very different tales of horror. Each is unique in how it is told, and the type of terror it brings.
Half the House is Haunted is written in an unsettling back and forth narration, told from the perspective of a brother and sister.
Argyle (maybe my favorite). A dying man reveals the secrets he's been carrying his whole life.
Jupiter Drop is Sci Fi horror that seems idyllic until the end.
Doug and Judy Buy the House Washer. We all know people like the Barmans'.
Egorov is written if translated from Russian. It's about grief and revenge and family. This one was weird for me but I can't stop thinking about it.
This collection was an easy 5 stars from me for its diversity and original storylines.
The cover is brilliant. The woodcarving print image on the cover page is perfection. Make sure to read the Author Notes to catch up with Mr. Malerman and learn more about how Spin a Black Yarn came to be. Enjoy!
Half the House is Haunted is written in an unsettling back and forth narration, told from the perspective of a brother and sister.
Argyle (maybe my favorite). A dying man reveals the secrets he's been carrying his whole life.
Jupiter Drop is Sci Fi horror that seems idyllic until the end.
Doug and Judy Buy the House Washer. We all know people like the Barmans'.
Egorov is written if translated from Russian. It's about grief and revenge and family. This one was weird for me but I can't stop thinking about it.
This collection was an easy 5 stars from me for its diversity and original storylines.
The cover is brilliant. The woodcarving print image on the cover page is perfection. Make sure to read the Author Notes to catch up with Mr. Malerman and learn more about how Spin a Black Yarn came to be. Enjoy!