This anthology of Indigenous dark fiction offers a variety of intense and thought-provoking stories, exploring themes of horror, thriller, and dark fantasy. The collection is praised for its diverse perspectives and the opportunity to discover new authors, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre.
The anthology 'Never Whistle at Night' is a powerful collection of dark fiction stories by Indigenous authors, each bringing their unique voice and perspective. Standout stories like 'Kushtuka' and 'Sundays' delve into themes of horror and trauma, showcasing the authors' ability to weave chilling tales that linger long after reading. The collection is not only entertaining but also significant for its representation of Indigenous voices in genres often dominated by white authors.
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This one was one of the stories that was the most straight up horror, with a shape shifting Kushtuka being one threat, but another threat being white people who are more than happy to take advantage of Indigenous people, especially women, when they have power over them.
This one was just a slow burn of creepiness, with our protagonist finding himself in a frog in a pot of boiling water kind of situation and as unsettling or flat our terrifying things happen and escalate.
Weiden is such a powerhouse of gritty and realistic and DARK thriller stories, and this one was not only very suspenseful, it was also very emotional as it takes on the very real awful realities about the Catholic Boarding Schools that abused and destroyed so many Indigenous families and children.