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A review by meliemelo
A Darker Shade of Noir: New Stories of Body Horror by Women Writers by Joyce Carol Oates
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
I must admit I was a little disappointed overall. With one (very memorable) exception (that perhaps went even too far for my taste), the stories weren't creepy enough for me, I expected more chills and gruesomeness.
I did appreciate the variety of perspectives and ideas, including on the definition of body horror, but I guess most of it wasn't what I expected.
I did appreciate the variety of perspectives and ideas, including on the definition of body horror, but I guess most of it wasn't what I expected.