Genre: Horror/Anthology
Release Date: October 3rd, 2023
Pages: 400
Publisher: Penguin Random House
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Publisher’s Synopsis:
“A cop begins seeing huge, blinking eyes where the headlights of cars should be that tell him who to pull over. Two freedom riders take a bus ride that leaves them stranded on a lonely road in Alabama where several unsettling somethings await them. A young girl dives into the depths of the Earth in search of the demon that killed her parents. These are just a few of the worlds of Out There Screaming, Jordan Peele’s anthology of all-new horror stories by Black writers. Featuring an introduction by Peele and an all-star roster of beloved writers and new voices, Out There Screaming is a master class in horror, and—like his spine-chilling films—its stories prey on everything we think we know about our world . . . and redefine what it means to be afraid.”
My Review:
I have heard so many people talking about this book and anticipating its release. It’s definitely a unique collection. Many of the stories had commentary on social issues. But it wasn’t the kind of horror I was really expecting. It’s difficult to rate a collection of short stories because I liked some more than others. I would settle at a solid three stars though for my overall enjoyment with it. Sometimes short stories just don’t feel fleshed out enough to really be engaging. And some of them did drag a little for me. If this is something you’ve had your eye on to read I do recommend giving it a try. I’m not totally blown away. It was all a little underwhelming and not as exciting as I wanted. I did like that there was a very wide variety of types and tropes. There’s something for everyone.
Disclaimers:
Huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me an early copy of this amazing story! I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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