Roots of My Fears: Terrifying Stories of Ancestral Horror

by Ramsey Campbell
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Good Books rating 3.87
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  • ID: 3775
  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • Reviews: 3
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Goodreads · 2025-09-09
creepy 4.10

The collection is praised for its atmospheric and creepy stories, with a particular standout being the most Lovecraftian tale. The reviewer appreciates the blend of different styles and the overall chilling effect.

The reviewer highlights the atmospheric and creepy nature of the stories in this collection, noting that one particular tale stands out as the most Lovecraftian. They appreciate the variety of styles and the overall chilling effect that the book achieves. The reviewer finds the stories to be deeply unsettling and praises the author's ability to create a sense of dread that lingers long after reading.

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    It is one of the longer selections, but it is so atmospheric and creepy.

    This is the story that is probably the most 'Lovecraftian' as well.

    The result is a bleak but powerful portrait of survival at any cost.

NetGalley · 2025-09-09
bleak 4.00

The reviewer finds the story to be atmospheric and creepy, with a strong Lovecraftian influence. The narrative is described as bleak but powerful, walking a line between futuristic thriller and horror.

The reviewer appreciates the atmospheric and creepy nature of the story, noting its strong Lovecraftian influence. They describe the narrative as bleak but powerful, walking a line between futuristic thriller and horror. The reviewer finds the story to be deeply unsettling and praises the author's ability to create a sense of dread that lingers long after reading.

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    It is one of the longer selections, but it is so atmospheric and creepy.

    This is the story that is probably the most 'Lovecraftian' as well.

    The result is a bleak but powerful portrait of survival at any cost.

Sons and Daughters Books · 2025-09-09
unsettling 3.50

The reviewer describes the book as a bedtime story with deep, dark roots that grow and creep. The stories are seen as ancient family lore passed down through generations.

The reviewer describes the book as a bedtime story with deep, dark roots that grow and creep. They see the stories as ancient family lore passed down through generations, creating a sense of mystery and dread. The reviewer appreciates the way the stories build on each other, creating a cohesive and unsettling narrative.

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    It's a bedtime story, ancient family lore, a secret passed down from generation to generation.

    Stories that have deep dark roots, ever-growing, ever-creeping.

    The narrative that follows walks a line between futuristic thriller and horror.

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