A review by the_vegan_bookworm
Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror by Jordan Peele, John Joseph Adams

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

Like most anthologies, there were stories I liked a lot ("The Rider" and "Your Happy Place" being particular favourites) and ones I wasn't so keen on. Unfortunately, I felt a lot of the stories fell on a more under-developed end of the spectrum despite having really great premises. I also think I would have made changes to the order the stories were presented in, as some transitions from one story to another felt random instead of adding to the collection's overall narrative.

With this said, there is a great range of diversity in these stories and a lot that a horror fan would enjoy.
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