This is story collection focused on the point of view of the
monster. It does have one author I love but I might have made an exception
because I loved the idea of monster point of view. I just wish it stayed
focused on the paranatural or supernatural, an average collection of tales, but
worth checking out if you’re looking for a change or break from series or
single tales.
1.
The Awkward Age by David Liss. Had
the feel like a Ghoul Lolita. A little disturbing and could have been more if
the reason why she chose to be ghoul was looked at.
2.
Saint John by Jonathon Maberry. Human monster tale. At the end of days, a
monster becomes a hero.
3.
Rue by Laura Goff. A re-envisioned Rapunzel.
4.
Succumb by John McLiveen. Lackluster succubus tale. Why not have
teen succubus falls in love. Succubus’ first time. Could have been much more.
5.
Torn Stitches, Shattered Glass by Kevin J.
Anderson. Frankenstein’s monster in WWII.
6.
Rattler and the Mothman by Sharyn McCrumb. One of my favorite tales. Enjoyable
characters. In this tale Mothman has his say on things.
7.
Big Man by David Moody. Reminiscent of the science experiment tales,
like The Fly or The Incredible Hulk, with a slight twist.
8.
Rakashi by Kelley Armstrong: One of my favorite writers. Live an evil
life. Die and be transformed into a demon warrior. Have the chance for
redemption, but can a monster truly change?
9.
Breeding the Demons by Nate Kenyon. A morbid, disturbing tale of art and
creation, the monster within.
10.
Siren Song by Dana Stabenow. Didn’t like the end at the start. Made it
harder to follow. Had some issues with this tale, about three sisters who kill
a pimp, and become the “angels” of the community. All this trouble, to get away
from a really bad family situation. For a girl that was so smart, there are
other ways, to get out of this situation besides murder. Felt fake, and left
one wondering if maybe they weren’t human, real Sirens.
11.
Less of a Girl by Chelsea Cain. Disturbing.
Weird. Creepy. About the monster under the bed.
12.
The Cruel Thief of Rosy Infants by Tom
Piccirilli. Interesting tale. A twist
on the changeling story in Fairy Tales.
13.
The Screaming Room by Sarah Pinborough. One should not assume that all possible
readers of the story know how Medusa came to be. Should have started from her
point of view there and added the rest of the story. Not bad though.
14.
Wicked Be by Heather Graham. Loved the use of Salem and the Witch
Trials in the tale. Loved the idea of a witch just wanting to have a normal
life.
15.
Specimen 313 by Jeff Strand. A tale that gives voice to man eating
mutant plants.
16.
The Lake by Tananarive Due. Liked the twist on the don’t go in the
water tale. Thought at times the teacher was border pedophile.
17.
The Other One by Micheal Morghall Smith. Why was
this story in the collection? One sort of human monster, in it. Confused
ending. Time travel? Doppleganger? Shapeshifter?
18.
And Still You Wonder Why We Our First Impulse Is
To Kill You: An Alphabetized Faux Manifesto Transcribed, Edited,
Annotated,(under duress and protest) by Gary A. Braunbeck. Huh? Confusing. Tripping, weird.
19.
Jesus and Stan Go Jogging in the Desert by Simon
R. Green. From Satan’s perspective of
course. A bit strange at points but not a bad tale.
Worth checking out if you want change or break from the
normal serial or novel.
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