Bending the Landscape: Horror

by Nicola Griffith
Bending the Landscape: Horror cover
Good Books rating 4.0
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  • ID: 2135
  • Added: 2025-10-12
  • Updated: 2025-10-12
  • Reviews: 3
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LibraryThing · 2025-10-12
provocative 4.25

The collection is described as both provocative and entertaining, with stories that inspire fear even in seasoned horror readers. It is seen as a compelling addition to the genre.

This reviewer finds the anthology to be both provocative and entertaining, with stories that managed to evoke fear and suspense. They appreciate the collection's ability to challenge and engage readers, making it a compelling read. The variety of stories ensures that there is something for everyone, and the anthology is seen as a strong contribution to the horror genre.

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    Bringing together a tantalising slew of truly horrifying tales guaranteed to provoke, entertain and inspire fear in even the most seasoned.

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    Original Gay And Lesbian Writing.

Goodreads · 2025-10-12
unique 3.75

The anthology is praised for its unique focus on gay and lesbian writers, offering a diverse range of horror stories. Readers appreciate the variety and the fresh take on the genre.

This reviewer highlights the anthology's unique focus on gay and lesbian writers, which brings a fresh and diverse perspective to the horror genre. They enjoy the variety of stories and the way each tale offers something different, making the collection engaging and thought-provoking. The anthology is seen as a valuable addition to the horror genre, particularly for its representation of queer voices.

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    A unique collection of horror stories focuses on the work of gay and lesbian writers.

    Bringing together a tantalizing slew of truly horrifying tales.

    This collection does a better job at melding together queers and horror.

Queer Horror · 2025-10-12
disturbing 4.00

The collection successfully blends queer themes with horror, creating a disturbing and impactful reading experience. Some stories stand out for their ability to provoke strong emotional reactions.

This reviewer found that the collection does an excellent job of melding queer identities with horror elements, resulting in stories that are both disturbing and thought-provoking. They particularly appreciated how the anthology challenges traditional horror tropes and offers fresh perspectives. While not every story resonated equally, the ones that did left a lasting impression, making the collection a memorable read.

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    A few of the stories were really disturbing - which is not something that I feel regularly.

    This collection does a better job at melding together queers and horror.

    The anthology challenges traditional horror tropes and offers fresh perspectives.

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