A review by laurenleigh
Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This is a collection of dark short stories by Indigenous authors, and I will admit that I absolutely picked this up just because the cover stopped me in my tracks at a bookstore. I struggle with short story collections though, because inevitably some connect with me more than others, and it leaves me feeling ambivalent overall. Maybe 25% or 30% of the stories here stood out to me? Some were just too gory horror for me. I actually had to switch to audiobook at the end because I use my e-reader at night before bed, and it was getting too scary for me. Especially with my ultra vivid pregnancy dreams!