![]() ![]() For the seasoned horror reader, the plot was dull and predictable. This book is really a “forbidden romance” story which happens to be set in a haunted hacienda in Mexico. I'm sorry, I just can’t stomach horror books which feel like cheesy telenovelas. Horror elements: Haunted house, Gothic horror, paranormal horror You’ll find nothing terrifying in this novel, but if you’re a sucker for Poe’s classic, you’ll enjoy Kingfisher’s little homage. I’m not spoiling anything not available on the cover by noting there’s a strong “fungal” component to the tale, for all of you “Last of Us” fans. The narrator is a nonbinary gender-an interesting element to introduce to this historical setting-and their cheerful disposition provides an enjoyable contrast to the melancholic mood of the story. Kingfisher offers a new take on Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” in this brief, cheeky novel. This book won’t scare you, but it’ll likely entertain you. Horror elements: Body horror, Gothic horror, Historical Horror, Hauntings I delve into this idea further in my full review, HERE. But the power of the book is not due to its willingness to cross those shocking boundaries, but rather, in the way that Bazterrica plays with your emotions. And yeah, some of those passages were hard to stomach. ![]() I think this book gets an unfair rep as an "extreme" horror due to its gut-wrenching depictions of a human slaughterhouse. I’m very much of the opinion that this novel is a work of art and a masterclass of emotional manipulation. Horror elements: cannibalism, sexual violence, body horror, animal cruelty (towards humans and non-humans)Īt last, a book that horror-lit nerds can really sink our teeth into. Tender is the Flesh – by Agustina Bazterrica Both stories can be found online for free ( Willow & Wendigo). “The Wendigo” is his second most recognizable piece. Perhaps his most famous piece, “The Willows” is an unsettling, atmospheric tale of two river explorers stranded on an island among otherworldly visitors. This collection of short tales still reads well by modern standards. The OG you’ve never heard of, Blackwood’s stories from the early 1900s became a major influence for Lovecraft and the burgeoning genre of “weird” writing. Horror elements: Cosmic horror, hauntings, monsters, witches Ancient Sorceries and Other Weird Stories - By Algernon Blackwood The long monologue interviews really shattered the tension for me. The only problem with this book is the awkward pacing. It’s an awesome descent into madness story, and features some of the best written horror chapters I’ve ever read. Neville’s impressive knowledge of videography puts you directly behind the camera lens of his hero-unspooling nightmare images which come creeping back into your dreams. ![]() The story follows the trail of two skeptical filmmakers crafting a documentary about a religious cult from the 1970s. If you enjoy atmospheric horror-reading in a quiet room, with the lights turned down, soaking in creepy images-this is the one for you. It's the only book which has ever made me afraid of the dark. Horror Elements: paranormal haunting, cults, ghosts, monsters, derelict settings, descent into madness Please note also that the “Horror Elements” is a hybrid of sub-genre labels and common trigger warnings (eg. There are a few very LIGHT spoilers redacted in the summaries (like this)-mostly to help readers get a taste of some of the more interesting plot points. Hopefully, this thread will help you find some new titles you may enjoy. I tried to come up with consistent criteria to judge each category by these criteria are listed at the end of this post. Once again, I’ve rated each book by prose, narrative (character development & unique plot elements), pace, and fear factor. I apologize for the long post, but the TLDR ranking summary is available at the end. I’ve been a busy, evil little bee the past few months. Other Subreddits that might interest you: Horror Award Nominees & Winners, 1975-2013 R/horrorlit's TOP 10 GREATEST NON-SUPERNATURAL HORROR NOVELS OF ALL TIME!!! ![]() R/horrorlit's TOP 10 GREATEST HORROR SHORT STORIES OF ALL TIME!!! R/horrorlit's TOP 10 GREATEST HORROR NOVELS OF ALL TIME!!!! If you would like to mask a potential spoiler, use the following format: (/spoiler)Īll times in ET (EST/EDT) unless otherwise noted. Spoiler tags are left to user discretion. Some rule violations may result in a temporary or permanent ban on the first strike. We do ask that you help us keep a high level of discourse by avoiding image-only posts, blog spam, surveys, plugging your own unpublished or self-published fiction, and linking to fundraisers or items for sale. No book is off-limits since horror is subjective. Here is your place to share your love or loathing for horror lit, but remember to be respectful.Ībusive comments and posts will get you banned but having a dissenting opinion is acceptable. ![]()
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