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A review by maria_oris
Howls from the Dark Ages: An Anthology of Medieval Horror by P.L. McMillan, Solomon Forse
3.0
Howls from the Dark Ages is exactly what you would expect. These are tales of monks, knights and kings. Some are delightfully mysterious, some full of gore and stories that are more disgusting than terrifying.
I am not a fan of the way every story is accompanied by a foreword as I would prefer a short passage or quote from the story itself. That said, I see how it helps set the mood for tales from times long forgotten, and some might rely on them to choose the stories they’re more interested in reading than others.
I don’t want to give it a star rating as I absolutely loved some of the stories while others couldn’t keep my interest or seemed anticlimactic in one way or another. All in all, this is a fun book to keep on your nightstand for an occasional spooky read before bed. You will definitely find a few stories to enjoy and maybe even discover a new author that speaks to you.
I am not a fan of the way every story is accompanied by a foreword as I would prefer a short passage or quote from the story itself. That said, I see how it helps set the mood for tales from times long forgotten, and some might rely on them to choose the stories they’re more interested in reading than others.
I don’t want to give it a star rating as I absolutely loved some of the stories while others couldn’t keep my interest or seemed anticlimactic in one way or another. All in all, this is a fun book to keep on your nightstand for an occasional spooky read before bed. You will definitely find a few stories to enjoy and maybe even discover a new author that speaks to you.