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A review by wildgurl
Ancient Sorceries Deluxe Edition by Algernon Blackwood
4.0
Ancient Sorceries and Other Stories
by: Algernon Blackwood
Pushkin Press
2022
**** 1/2 (4.5 stars)
What I enjoy most about Blackwood's stories is the eerie, atmospheric world building. The feeling of standing on the edge of a great decision, that could save your life or kill you; that could impact your livlihood, and your very existence. His characters draw you into their spooky and surreal world, which makes the decision on which way to go even more personal, and terrifying. You feel like part of the story.
The nine stories included here are spooky, wander between horror and fantasy and brilliantly showcase some of his best and most disturbing tales Blackwood has written. The title story, 'Ancient Sorceries', is about a tourist who decides to visit a small French town, and becomes enchanted with its history and secrets. My favorite, and the reason I bought the book, is the story 'The Willows' about 2 campers who chose the wrong place to settle for the night. One of my favorite short stories, ever.
If you prefer a psychological, atmospheric horror story, rather than a crazed slasher that kills everyone in sight, type horror story, this is an author you may enjoy. He is a master and one of the best horror writers ever.
by: Algernon Blackwood
Pushkin Press
2022
**** 1/2 (4.5 stars)
What I enjoy most about Blackwood's stories is the eerie, atmospheric world building. The feeling of standing on the edge of a great decision, that could save your life or kill you; that could impact your livlihood, and your very existence. His characters draw you into their spooky and surreal world, which makes the decision on which way to go even more personal, and terrifying. You feel like part of the story.
The nine stories included here are spooky, wander between horror and fantasy and brilliantly showcase some of his best and most disturbing tales Blackwood has written. The title story, 'Ancient Sorceries', is about a tourist who decides to visit a small French town, and becomes enchanted with its history and secrets. My favorite, and the reason I bought the book, is the story 'The Willows' about 2 campers who chose the wrong place to settle for the night. One of my favorite short stories, ever.
If you prefer a psychological, atmospheric horror story, rather than a crazed slasher that kills everyone in sight, type horror story, this is an author you may enjoy. He is a master and one of the best horror writers ever.