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A review by bites_of_books
Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was an impactful and incredible collection of short stories that felt like a treasure trove since it introduced me to plenty of authors that I want to read more of.
Some stories were mysterious and supernatural while others were raw and horrific. All the stories opened up new perspectives about indigenous beliefs, histories, and lives, from the absolute darkest to very hopeful ones.
I highly suggest looking at content warnings for some of the stories, read with care!
Some stories were mysterious and supernatural while others were raw and horrific. All the stories opened up new perspectives about indigenous beliefs, histories, and lives, from the absolute darkest to very hopeful ones.
I highly suggest looking at content warnings for some of the stories, read with care!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation