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A review by kaylo88
Underneath the Persimmon Tree by LB Waltz
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
*Thank you to the author publishers and Booksirens for an ARC of this book in return for my honest review*
Overall this was a mixed bag for me. Though I must confess that I enjoyed some of the stories more than others, which is quite common in a collection of short stories like this
What particularly caught my attention was the writing style that, in my opinion, harked back to an older time. The metaphors and meanings of every word, coupled with the need to read between the lines, reminded me of gothic tales.
Overall, I did enjoy reading this book, but the first story stood out to me the most. I really enjoyed it and it set the tone for what I thought would be the rest of the tales, which unfortunately led to my disappointment.
But don't get me wrong, I still found it to be an enjoyable read and definitely worth it, especially for horror fans who enjoy a sense of atmosphere and metaphor in their horror stories.
Overall this was a mixed bag for me. Though I must confess that I enjoyed some of the stories more than others, which is quite common in a collection of short stories like this
What particularly caught my attention was the writing style that, in my opinion, harked back to an older time. The metaphors and meanings of every word, coupled with the need to read between the lines, reminded me of gothic tales.
Overall, I did enjoy reading this book, but the first story stood out to me the most. I really enjoyed it and it set the tone for what I thought would be the rest of the tales, which unfortunately led to my disappointment.
But don't get me wrong, I still found it to be an enjoyable read and definitely worth it, especially for horror fans who enjoy a sense of atmosphere and metaphor in their horror stories.