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A review by kaylo88
Tales of Horror: Terrifying Stories to Keep You Awake Past Midnight by Bill Bowers
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This collection of horror stories is a mixed bag, consisting of stories I've read before, some I've heard of but never read, and others that are completely new to me. While I appreciate the build-up and atmosphere of the stories, I do think that the title may be a little misleading, as they will not keep you up past midnight, even for someone like me who struggles with insomnia. 🤣
However, I am grateful that I read this book, and I believe that for any horror lover, these stories are the very backbone of the genre. Many modern horror classics would not have been written without them. That being said, I must point out that casual racism and sexism are prevalent in some of the stories, which is not something I enjoy reading. While I understand that these stories were written in a different time period and should be viewed through a historical lens, it does not excuse such attitudes, nor does it diminish their value as cautionary tales or as works of fiction.
*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book in return for an honest review*.
However, I am grateful that I read this book, and I believe that for any horror lover, these stories are the very backbone of the genre. Many modern horror classics would not have been written without them. That being said, I must point out that casual racism and sexism are prevalent in some of the stories, which is not something I enjoy reading. While I understand that these stories were written in a different time period and should be viewed through a historical lens, it does not excuse such attitudes, nor does it diminish their value as cautionary tales or as works of fiction.
*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book in return for an honest review*.