The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition

by Neil Gaiman
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition cover
Good Books rating 3.97
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  • Added: 2025-10-12
  • Updated: 2025-10-12
  • Reviews: 3
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Goodreads · 2011-08-23
excellent 3.80

They praised the compilation for its diverse and high-quality selection of dark fantasy and horror stories. They noted the breadth of writing styles and the overall excellence of the fiction included.

This reviewer was particularly impressed by the variety and quality of the stories in this collection. They highlighted how the anthology successfully captures the essence of dark fantasy and horror, offering a rich tapestry of styles and themes. The reviewer also mentioned that the collection is a great way to discover new authors and stories that might otherwise be overlooked. Overall, they found the book to be a valuable addition to any dark fantasy and horror enthusiast's library.

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    This incomparable annual compilation of the best short fiction and novellas features an unmatched variety of the quietly weird, the merely eerie, high fantasy, and horror.

    The breadth of the writing is surprising, as is the overall quality of fiction writing.

    This collection is a great way to discover new authors and stories that might otherwise be overlooked.

Scribd · 2011-08-23
compelling 4.10

They acknowledged that the collection skims the surface of the vast talent in dark fiction but still offers a compelling selection. They appreciated the depth and variety of the stories included.

The reviewer noted that while the collection doesn't cover all the best dark fiction published in the year, it still provides a strong and diverse selection. They were particularly impressed by the depth and variety of the stories, which range from quietly weird to outright eerie. The reviewer also mentioned that the collection is a great introduction to the genre for those new to dark fantasy and horror, as well as a valuable resource for longtime fans.

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    Of course, this is far from all the best that was published last year, it just skims the surface of an amazing depth of talent currently writing dark fiction.

    Welcome to the dark. It comes in more colors than you may have imagined. Quiet blue shadows, a glimpse of ghostly white, a once-dim corner deepening to ...

    This incomparable annual compilation of the best short fiction and novellas features an unmatched variety of the quietly weird, the merely eerie, high fantasy, and horror.

Amazon · 2011-08-23
outstanding 4.00

They found the collection to be very good, with a surprising breadth of writing and high overall quality. They appreciated the variety and excellence of the fiction included.

This reviewer was highly impressed by the breadth and quality of the stories in this collection. They noted that the variety of writing styles and themes makes the book a standout in the genre. The reviewer also mentioned that the overall quality of the fiction is consistently high, making it a must-read for fans of dark fantasy and horror. They concluded that the collection is a valuable addition to any library, offering a rich and diverse reading experience.

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    Very good collection of dark fantasy and horror stories!

    The breadth of the writing is surprising, as is the overall quality of fiction writing.

    This collection is a great way to discover new authors and stories that might otherwise be overlooked.

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