A review by opldxblqo
I Hold a Wolf by the Ears: Stories by Laura van den Berg

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Eerie, and phantasmic, full of subtle misogyny, and violence. These stories capture the sound of womens' voices dissipating into the aether.

Last Night: 3/5
Slumberland: 5/5
Hill of Hell: 5/5
Cult of Mary: 2/5
Lizards: 4/5
The Pitch: 2/5
Volcano House: 5/5 (a standout)
Friends: 3/5
Karolina: 5/5 
Your Second Wife: 4/5
I Hold a Wolf By the Ears: 3/5

= 74.5, so 3.7 stars rounded up to 4