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The Monster's Corner: Stories Through Inhuman Eyes
by
Christopher Golden (Goodreads Author)
An all original anthology from some of todays hottest supernatural writers, featuring stories of monster's from the monster's point of view. In most stories we get the perspective of the hero, the ordinary, the everyman, but we are all the hero of our own tale, and so it must be true for legions of monsters, from Lucifer to Mordred, from child-thieving fairies to Frankenst...more
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Published
September 1st 2011
by Piatkus Books
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This anthology was not what I expected. Even though Golden tells us in the forward that he broke his own initial rule about "human monsters," I suppose I was still biased based on the cover art. Or, ya know, the title itself. While there were a number of beasties and creatures, a large amount of these tales centered on more humanoid-like entities and their very human-like behaviors.
Regardless, I didn't find any tales in this anthology that I didn't like. Some were obviously better than others, b...more
Regardless, I didn't find any tales in this anthology that I didn't like. Some were obviously better than others, b...more
An interesting mix of styles, in that it attempts to view one of the pulpiest of horror staples from a literary angle-- most of the authors contained within the book work at the more literary end of the horror scale, and it's interesting to note that the only two stone-cold dud stories come from authors outside of that literary tradition: Heather Graham's "Wicked Be" and Kevin J Anderson's "Torn Stitches, Shattered Glass" fall far short of the rest, and their limitations are exposed because the...more
I received an ARC of this book from the goodreads first reads program.
I was very excited to receive this book. I have been reading more short story collections this past year and I like the variety that they provide. This was probably my favorite collection I have read lately. All of the stories were good, some were great. Even the stories I didn't like as much were still interesting.
My favorite stories in the book were The Awkward Age, Big Man, Siren Song, Specimen 313 and Wicked Be.
The Awkwar...more
I was very excited to receive this book. I have been reading more short story collections this past year and I like the variety that they provide. This was probably my favorite collection I have read lately. All of the stories were good, some were great. Even the stories I didn't like as much were still interesting.
My favorite stories in the book were The Awkward Age, Big Man, Siren Song, Specimen 313 and Wicked Be.
The Awkwar...more
Supongo que el título y la portada dan la impresión de que este libro trata de zombies, vampiros y cosas similares, pero en realidad la clase de monstruos que hay aquí son mas complejos y mas humanos que eso.
Desde el inicio se nos dice que el libro es un intento de explorar el concepto de monstruo desde otra perspectiva. La clase de historia que te hace comprender la situación del "monstruo" sin necesariamente avalar sus acciones o considerarlo heroico. Esta aproximación y la selección de temas...more
Desde el inicio se nos dice que el libro es un intento de explorar el concepto de monstruo desde otra perspectiva. La clase de historia que te hace comprender la situación del "monstruo" sin necesariamente avalar sus acciones o considerarlo heroico. Esta aproximación y la selección de temas...more
I guess the best thing I can say about this book is that if you do pick it up and read it you'll probably find at least one story to enjoy. I found four.
They are, in order: The Cruel Thief of Rosy Infants by Tom Picirilli. This touching story made me feel for all the characters involved, including Livia, the real 'monster' of the piece.
Big Man by David Moody. A story that shows just how deeply we misunderstand the monstrous and how really, all they want is to be with those they love.
Rakshasi by...more
They are, in order: The Cruel Thief of Rosy Infants by Tom Picirilli. This touching story made me feel for all the characters involved, including Livia, the real 'monster' of the piece.
Big Man by David Moody. A story that shows just how deeply we misunderstand the monstrous and how really, all they want is to be with those they love.
Rakshasi by...more
I was excited to win this book through Goodreads and was more excited when it arrived in the mail. Considering I have plenty of grad school required reading that is textual and academic and in no way caters to my desire for leisure/ entertainment reading, I figured a good short fiction anthology would do wonders for me as soon as the fall semester started. Being a lifelong fan of monsters just as Golden writes he is/was/has been in his introduction to the collection and an avid reader of urban f...more
Short story collections are like sample platters. Great way to try several authors without commiting to a full length book. After an amazingly epic read, it can be hard to get into a novel that is good but not great. Or conversely after a really fluffy book, I'm not always ready to jump into a potential classic. Short stories are great transitional reading or for situations where one's attention span is short, like waiting in a doctor's office. The writer has to create a setting, characters and...more
This is a pretty solid anthology. I'll point out a few of my favorites:
Gary Braunbeck's "And still you wonder why our first impulse is to kill you: An alphabetized faux-manifesto transcribed, edited, and annotated (under duress and protest)"
Jeff Strand's "Specimen 313"
Jonathan Maberry's "Saint John"
Kevin J Anderson's "Torn Stitches, Shattering Glass"
Chelsea Cain's thrillers have been on my to read list for years, reading her short story "Less of A Girl" will bump it up on my list.
I hoped for mor...more
Gary Braunbeck's "And still you wonder why our first impulse is to kill you: An alphabetized faux-manifesto transcribed, edited, and annotated (under duress and protest)"
Jeff Strand's "Specimen 313"
Jonathan Maberry's "Saint John"
Kevin J Anderson's "Torn Stitches, Shattering Glass"
Chelsea Cain's thrillers have been on my to read list for years, reading her short story "Less of A Girl" will bump it up on my list.
I hoped for mor...more
The monsters telling their side of the story are sometimes the obvious "creatures of the night" type things, and sometimes it's people that are monsters because of their evil deeds - and it's not that the stories were "drop your pants and run scary" but they made me go ... hmmm. Some of the stories I really liked include, The Awkward Age, Torn Stitches Shattered Glass, Big Man, The Screaming Room, Breeding the Demons, Specimen 313, The Lake and Wicked Be. There were only a few stories that I did...more
This anthology of short horror tales is written from the monster's point of view, rather from the hero or victim's perspective. In some cases, they're all the same view. A couple were so graphic, I'm sorry I read them. At least one made me smile - Satan and Jesus Go Jogging. It put me in mind of CS Lewis, Mark Twain and Christopher Moore. Most of the tales made me think of The Twilight Zone.
If you like horror, really like horror, yes, you'd like this book. Otherwise, I'd probably tell you to ch...more
If you like horror, really like horror, yes, you'd like this book. Otherwise, I'd probably tell you to ch...more
I was a bit disappointed with this collection. The majority of the stories were about human monsters, or monsters that might as well have been human.
Of the two stories that stood out to me, one was a story that I actually wasn't looking forward to reading when I purchased the book. Once I found my way to the story on Frankenstein's monster, I enjoyed it quite a bit.
My favorite story in the book, I actually read before purchasing it. Specimen 313 is available to read for free as a sample book on...more
Of the two stories that stood out to me, one was a story that I actually wasn't looking forward to reading when I purchased the book. Once I found my way to the story on Frankenstein's monster, I enjoyed it quite a bit.
My favorite story in the book, I actually read before purchasing it. Specimen 313 is available to read for free as a sample book on...more
I believe Christopher Golden used the term “sympathy for the devil” in the introduction to The Monster’s Corner to describe the theme -to be honest I may have skimmed over that intro to get to the stories. I know that should have prompted me for what was to come, but “The Awkward Age” by David Liss was what set my expectations. In retrospect it doomed the rest of the tales within. Liss was brilliant; he gave me the distinct taste of that point of no return, the feeling you get at the top of a ro...more
Originally posted on Book Chick City.
How interesting does this anthology sound!? I loved the idea of reading from the view point of the monster. I'm also getting more and more into reading short stories. They really are great for when you're short on time, or going through a rough reading slump. And that's exactly what was happening to me when "The Monster's Corner" dropped through my letter box.
I decided I would read four of the stories in "The Monster's Corner" and write mini reviews of each....more
How interesting does this anthology sound!? I loved the idea of reading from the view point of the monster. I'm also getting more and more into reading short stories. They really are great for when you're short on time, or going through a rough reading slump. And that's exactly what was happening to me when "The Monster's Corner" dropped through my letter box.
I decided I would read four of the stories in "The Monster's Corner" and write mini reviews of each....more
What first caught my eye about this anthology, other than its very wonderful premise, was the name of the editor. His Buffy the Vampire Slayer novel Pretty Maids All in a Row was the only noncanon Buffy novel I've ever truly enjoyed. So when I was presented with the opportunity to read this delightful anthology, I took it. And boy did I not regret it.
This book has a little bit for everyone, a little twisted romance--like in the very first story, "The Awkward Age" by David Liss--to something tota...more
This book has a little bit for everyone, a little twisted romance--like in the very first story, "The Awkward Age" by David Liss--to something tota...more
I won an ARC of this anthology from the Goodreads' Giveaways, and I'm rather glad I did. The Monster's Corner was definitely a book I'd pick up in stores. This is an excellent selection of stories, though not necessarily what I was expecting when I cracked open the spine. There are a few stories I liked less than others, but, for the most part I felt all the contributing writers had something fresh to say. My favorite tales--and I do hate picking favorites because several of the stories featured...more
Great anthology that flows from first story to the last. I often find anthologies to have a few stories that I don't care for, but this anthology was solid throughout. I am familiar with all the writers through their books, and it was great to see them write stories through the monster's 'eyes'. My favorite stories were 'Wicked Be' and 'Breeding the Demons'. If you are looking for stories with touch of horror, compassion and revenge, then pick this anthology up.
Only read some of the stories, the ones that sounded interesting and were (mostly) by authors I know. Chelsea Cain's story was very creepy and I really enjoyed Simon R. Green's contribution. Kelley Armstrong's character was strongly amoral and very true to her nature. Also read the stories by Heather Graham and Jeff Strand. Very good stories but they always leave me wanting more!
A more literary horror anthology than most, with several early pieces that experiment with perspective. The first half can be a slog, though,as the more entertaining stories are packed into the second half of the anthology. The tales by Chelsea Cain and Jeff Strand were my favorites. A solid anthology from Golden, but I personally thought The New Dead better overall.
Oct 12, 2011
Cathleen
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Thus far, I have only read a few stories in their entirety and skimmed others, but the premise of the anthology is genius, and the selections seem to successfully realize the potential.
"Less of a Girl" (Chelsea Cain) - disturbing, grisly, and creepifying
"Jesus and Satan Go Jogging in the Desert" (Simon R. Green) - clever and thought-provoking
"Rakshasi" (Kelley Armstrong) - elegant in tone and perspective
All are haunting, even more so due to the POV. I'll be back.
"Less of a Girl" (Chelsea Cain) - disturbing, grisly, and creepifying
"Jesus and Satan Go Jogging in the Desert" (Simon R. Green) - clever and thought-provoking
"Rakshasi" (Kelley Armstrong) - elegant in tone and perspective
All are haunting, even more so due to the POV. I'll be back.
The theme of this anthology is, in my mind, utterly brilliant: stories told through the POV of the monster or villain. You’ve now secured my undivided attention! I’m a huge fan of anti-heroes and stories with villains who — if the tables were turned—are as justified in their actions as the protagonist. Those are the best “villains” to me; human ones who grapple with their decisions. And this collection delivers, even if our monsters aren’t, well, human. Best story, you ask? Definitely Chelsea Ca...more
I received this book through a goodreads giveaway.
This is a collection of short stories from various horror/thriller authors. The catch? The stories are written through the monster's eyes and I found each story incredibly fascinating. It's rare to think of how the monster feels in a horror story. And each of these stories takes the time to delve into the monster's mind.
This is a definite read for anyone who enjoys monsters and horror. The short stories range from gruesome to haunting. It was a...more
This is a collection of short stories from various horror/thriller authors. The catch? The stories are written through the monster's eyes and I found each story incredibly fascinating. It's rare to think of how the monster feels in a horror story. And each of these stories takes the time to delve into the monster's mind.
This is a definite read for anyone who enjoys monsters and horror. The short stories range from gruesome to haunting. It was a...more
4.5 stars
I thought this was a well put together anthology. There were only a couple of stories I didn't particularly care for and a few others I thought didn't necessarily fit the theme of "monster" but the vast majority of the stories were really quite good which is all I ask from an anthology.
Recommended.
I thought this was a well put together anthology. There were only a couple of stories I didn't particularly care for and a few others I thought didn't necessarily fit the theme of "monster" but the vast majority of the stories were really quite good which is all I ask from an anthology.
Recommended.
(Rated more as a 3.3 to 3.4 stars) So this book was various authors' takes on what a monster is. Some were monsters that embraced the fierce and frightening (both in appearance and some in human guise). And then there were other beings who chose to use their abilities for good, but were misjudged for it. I felt some stories were really intriguing to show more dimensions to the monsters we normally fear. Still, there were a few tales where the ending left me confused about the events or the chara...more
I won this book in a Goodreads first reads giveaway.
I really liked the first story in the anthology, "The Awkward Age". It really drew me into the story and I really liked the character Mason. I think that this story really made me sympathize with the monster character. I also enjoyed several of the other stories including, "Rakshasi" I wanted to know about the world the characters were living in, "Breeding the Demons" which I thought was really eerie, and "Big Man" which was such a sad story....more
I really liked the first story in the anthology, "The Awkward Age". It really drew me into the story and I really liked the character Mason. I think that this story really made me sympathize with the monster character. I also enjoyed several of the other stories including, "Rakshasi" I wanted to know about the world the characters were living in, "Breeding the Demons" which I thought was really eerie, and "Big Man" which was such a sad story....more
Usually I don't read anthologies because I prefer longer stories that I can lose myself in so to speak. This book sounds interesting though so I am giving it a go, hopefully I'll finish it!
I won a free copy of this book through the Goodreads first-reads program. I can't wait to read this book. Thank you.
An entertaining horror anthology. All of the stories are from the point of view of the "monster."
Very few things freak me out these days but this anthology breathed in new life for me.
Only read Armstrong's short story. This is not my genre of choice.
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Christopher Golden is the award-winning, bestselling author of such novels as The Myth Hunters, Wildwood Road, The Boys Are Back in Town, The Ferryman, Strangewood, Of Saints and Shadows, and (with Tim Lebbon) Mind the Gap. Golden co-wrote the lavishly illustrated novel Baltimore, or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire with Mike Mignola, which they are currently scripting as a feature film...more
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