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

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

3.5

I really struggle with short stories as a rule, which I knew coming into this one. But the promise of a spooky little collection intrigued me! I also don't consume a lot of horror, so I thought this would be a good way to get a taste without getting too invested or emotional about it. And I was right. Some of the stories were phenomenal, others were fine. None of them were terrible. I don't regret reading this collection and if you like short fiction and/or horror, you should try this one out! I did love the diversity of characters and settings.
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