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A review by brandonapplegate
Dark Entries by Robert Aickman, Glen Cavaliero
4.0
This is my first experience with Robert Aickman, so I am not sure if this is the same across his catalog, but there is a formula to the stories in this book. The formula is:
1. Begin the story with a boatload of character development and setup in the style of a typical turn-of-the-century gothic (think James or Wakefield).
2. At the appointed time, slowly start making things creepy.
3. Then suddenly, and without warning, HOLY CRAP WHAT IS GOING ON THIS IS SO WEIRD AND CREEPY!
4. Go back to the previous gothic style and end with your characters being thoroughly confused and in some form of denial.
That said, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
1. Begin the story with a boatload of character development and setup in the style of a typical turn-of-the-century gothic (think James or Wakefield).
2. At the appointed time, slowly start making things creepy.
3. Then suddenly, and without warning, HOLY CRAP WHAT IS GOING ON THIS IS SO WEIRD AND CREEPY!
4. Go back to the previous gothic style and end with your characters being thoroughly confused and in some form of denial.
That said, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.