Things We Say in the Dark
Book description
'Gripping . . . You won't put it down' Sunday Telegraph
A shocking collection of dark stories, ranging from chilling contemporary fairytales to disturbing supernatural fiction.
Alone in a remote house in Iceland a woman is unnerved by her isolation; another can only find respite from the clinging ghost that…
Why read it?
1 author picked Things We Say in the Dark as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
One of the most daring and original voices I have read in recent years.
I admire Kirsty Logan’s boldness in imagining and describing personal viewpoints and her unique interpretation of possible alternate realities. She shows the courage to commit to ideas and storylines that are original, innovative, and beyond the imagination of most people.
The two darkest stories are "Watch the wall, my darling, while the Gentlemen go by", a menacing tale of abuse, kidnapping, and violence, and "Half Sick of Shadows". The latter is profoundly moving and disturbing and almost unbelievable in its callousness.
A writer whose progress I…
From Owen's list on science fiction, folklore and fantasy.
Want books like Things We Say in the Dark?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 85 books like Things We Say in the Dark.
Browse books like Things We Say in the Dark
5 book lists we think you will like!
-
-
-
-
-
Interested in ghosts, mythology, and folklore?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about ghosts, mythology, and folklore.