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A review by travelling_bookworm
Howls from the Dark Ages: An Anthology of Medieval Horror by P.L. McMillan, Solomon Forse
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
“So what is above, we send below, for the life that is hers, we shall reap with a crow.”
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A fantastic collection of horror-infused, strange and blood-chilling stories inspired by the dark, dark time that is the Middle Ages. The whole thing really does not shy away from the horror or the gore, and truly lives up to its medieval name.
From the fantastic introduction to the bite-sized horror interludes and on to the gripping stories, this collection was a winner from the get-go. After many a story, I found myself wanting more; I could have easily read the longer, book versions of several stories. It was so atmospheric that even though I read it in the middle of summer, it gave me the creeps and the spooky atmosphere of a chilly October evening.
Overall, definitely recommended for horror-lovers.
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A fantastic collection of horror-infused, strange and blood-chilling stories inspired by the dark, dark time that is the Middle Ages. The whole thing really does not shy away from the horror or the gore, and truly lives up to its medieval name.
From the fantastic introduction to the bite-sized horror interludes and on to the gripping stories, this collection was a winner from the get-go. After many a story, I found myself wanting more; I could have easily read the longer, book versions of several stories. It was so atmospheric that even though I read it in the middle of summer, it gave me the creeps and the spooky atmosphere of a chilly October evening.
Overall, definitely recommended for horror-lovers.