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A review by shysheepys
Out There Screaming by Jordan Peele, John Joseph Adams
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I loved this. It took me a while because I spaced out each short story, reading 1-2 in a sitting and I highly reccomend that. It gives you time to think about the pieces and really revel in the story and meaning.
Now for a more in depth-ish review of each story:
Reckless Eyeballing: Ok, prob a 3/5. It was good and the premise of cop turning bad was interesting.
Eye & Tooth: A sibling duo and some hope for the future. Another 3/5
Wandering Devil: Honestly, I can't remember liking this one that much or the premise, but its been maybe a month since I read it. I don't want to rate it, seems unfair!
Invasion of the Baby Snatchers: Alien pregnancy. I'm squeemish. 5/5
The Other One: Don't cheat on people, it'll end badly. I liked the alternation between normal and texting. 4/5
Lasiren: 5/5 Such a short piece but really intricate and wonderful story telling. I loved the fairy-tale feeling.
The Rider: 5/5 HELL YEAH revenge and murder and ghosts but in a great way
The Aesthete: 2/5 not really my personal type of story. Just made me a lil sad.
Pressue: Societal pressure and literal pressure? The ending made me gasp and I reread it multiple times!! 5/5
Dark Home: Something sinister from home follows a grieving woman home. Creepy and drawing on old gods. Love!! 4/5
Flicker: Confusing, possibly on purpose. 3/5
The Strongest Obeah Woman in the World: Honestly, didn't vibe with this one, so I skipped it. No rating for fairness!
The Norwood Trouble: A bit confusing near the end. But I did love the community protection. 4/5
A Grief of the Dead: Another I skipped, didn't vibe with at the time. My bad!
A Bird Sings by the Etching Tree: Amazing. I want to hug these women and give them a better life. Good for them for snuffing wrong doers. 5/5
An American Fable: Another that hit the old gods and folk tale vibe. I'm so glad he won..? 5/5
Your Happy Place: Another 5/5. Made me want to cry.
Hide and Seek: SOO good. I want nothing but the best for these boys. I thought it was a zombie-esque thing and I guess it kinda was, but it was not cheesy in any way. I like the short descriptions of magic that left it feeling whimsical and depressing at the same time. 5/5
Origin Story: Sadly, another skipped one. I found the format was making me extra confused
Now for a more in depth-ish review of each story:
Reckless Eyeballing: Ok, prob a 3/5. It was good and the premise of cop turning bad was interesting.
Eye & Tooth: A sibling duo and some hope for the future. Another 3/5
Wandering Devil: Honestly, I can't remember liking this one that much or the premise, but its been maybe a month since I read it. I don't want to rate it, seems unfair!
Invasion of the Baby Snatchers: Alien pregnancy. I'm squeemish. 5/5
The Other One: Don't cheat on people, it'll end badly. I liked the alternation between normal and texting. 4/5
Lasiren: 5/5 Such a short piece but really intricate and wonderful story telling. I loved the fairy-tale feeling.
The Rider: 5/5 HELL YEAH revenge and murder and ghosts but in a great way
The Aesthete: 2/5 not really my personal type of story. Just made me a lil sad.
Pressue: Societal pressure and literal pressure? The ending made me gasp and I reread it multiple times!! 5/5
Dark Home: Something sinister from home follows a grieving woman home. Creepy and drawing on old gods. Love!! 4/5
Flicker: Confusing, possibly on purpose. 3/5
The Strongest Obeah Woman in the World: Honestly, didn't vibe with this one, so I skipped it. No rating for fairness!
The Norwood Trouble: A bit confusing near the end. But I did love the community protection. 4/5
A Grief of the Dead: Another I skipped, didn't vibe with at the time. My bad!
A Bird Sings by the Etching Tree: Amazing. I want to hug these women and give them a better life. Good for them for snuffing wrong doers. 5/5
An American Fable: Another that hit the old gods and folk tale vibe. I'm so glad he won..? 5/5
Your Happy Place: Another 5/5. Made me want to cry.
Hide and Seek: SOO good. I want nothing but the best for these boys. I thought it was a zombie-esque thing and I guess it kinda was, but it was not cheesy in any way. I like the short descriptions of magic that left it feeling whimsical and depressing at the same time. 5/5
Origin Story: Sadly, another skipped one. I found the format was making me extra confused