A review by surdiablo
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark

adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Well, color me impressed with this one even though I'm not typically a fan of action horror. Initially, the premise didn't seem like my cup of tea, but it ended up winning me over with its unique setting, fast pacing, characters that feel real, and an actual intimidating antagonist. Ring Shout is a gory delightful ride featuring several tense action sequences, vivid horror imagery, and rich themes that explore the pain of the oppressed. Gullah culture and other historical references were also blended together very well and were interesting to read about. Unlike the Djinn stories from Djeli Clark, I found this one to be cooked really well considering its length.
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