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A review by its_justine
Danse Macabre by Laura M. Hughes
5.0
Words have power. Words hold painful truths and delicious lies.
Well, this was a pleasant surprise. I learned of this horror novella earlier today and decided to pick it up as a Halloween treat for myself. I literally read this in one sitting and it has completely blown me away. Danse Macabre is a haunting, somber and tragic tale that is so much more than a typical horror story with its tendrils deeply steeped in the realm of psychological thrillers. There's a profound sense of mystery that keeps you hooked and also remains well after you finish the final sentences, leaving you to contemplate the meanings hidden within.
Hughes' prose is beautifully poetic and flows so wonderfully, it made this impossible to put down. Although the story is a short novella, I was surprisingly invested in the characters I was introduced to and was extremely satisfied with its ending.
I usually include some sort of short summary, but I don't think anything I write will give this story the justice it deserves - you'll just have to read it for yourself!
Well, this was a pleasant surprise. I learned of this horror novella earlier today and decided to pick it up as a Halloween treat for myself. I literally read this in one sitting and it has completely blown me away. Danse Macabre is a haunting, somber and tragic tale that is so much more than a typical horror story with its tendrils deeply steeped in the realm of psychological thrillers. There's a profound sense of mystery that keeps you hooked and also remains well after you finish the final sentences, leaving you to contemplate the meanings hidden within.
Hughes' prose is beautifully poetic and flows so wonderfully, it made this impossible to put down. Although the story is a short novella, I was surprisingly invested in the characters I was introduced to and was extremely satisfied with its ending.
I usually include some sort of short summary, but I don't think anything I write will give this story the justice it deserves - you'll just have to read it for yourself!