Putting the fun back into dark fiction, this new collection of humorous and highly entertaining horror-filled tales features sidesplitting stories ...
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Jan 21, 2012
T.w.
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Blood Lite II: Overbite Edited by Kevin J Anderson
Reviewing anthologies is a tricky thing. Reviewing one that consists solely of writers from the HWA…well, it’s not a problem unless you’re a fledgling member wondering how unlikely it is that you come away without alienating somebody. Regular readers of my reviews have come to expect an honest appraisal of the tomes I peruse and wax expositorily about. In plain speak: I don’t pull punches regardless if you are a friend or contributor to More...
Reviewing anthologies is a tricky thing. Reviewing one that consists solely of writers from the HWA…well, it’s not a problem unless you’re a fledgling member wondering how unlikely it is that you come away without alienating somebody. Regular readers of my reviews have come to expect an honest appraisal of the tomes I peruse and wax expositorily about. In plain speak: I don’t pull punches regardless if you are a friend or contributor to More...
Sep 26, 2011
Eric
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Overall, this anthology has some good, decent, and not so good stories, about par for the course for any short story collection. I give it a 2, thouhg, because precious few of them are actually funny.
Maybe I wasn't in a funny frame of mind when I read this, but only a few stories drew even a chuckle. Some tried way too hard to be funny, and forced humor rarely succeeds. Others went for more of a playful tone or humorous situation rather than laughs, and those stories tended to be ve More...
Maybe I wasn't in a funny frame of mind when I read this, but only a few stories drew even a chuckle. Some tried way too hard to be funny, and forced humor rarely succeeds. Others went for more of a playful tone or humorous situation rather than laughs, and those stories tended to be ve More...
Apr 16, 2011
Laurie
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This is an anthology of never before published stories in the unusual genre of ‘humorous horror”. Zombies, vampires, werewolves, demons, ghouls, and assorted monsters- some original- populate the book. As in any collection, the stories are uneven. Some are ironic, some made me laugh out loud, some made me go “Huh?” But it was a perfect, easy to read but engaging companion for a day on the sofa with the flu- although you might want to remember that this recommendation is coming from someone who t
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Aug 13, 2011
Emily
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So I finally made my way through this one. As mentioned before, the people-eating got really tiresome. Let's see..the stories I enjoyed:
Death and Taxes (Heather Graham) was fun. You really can't escape taxes, no matter your state of death.
The Day the Devil... (Scott Nicholson) was just great. The end was a little anticlimactic, but the devil was nicely imagined.
The Halloween War (Brian Hatcher) had promise. The ideals of imaginary monsters vs. the reality-based mons More...
Death and Taxes (Heather Graham) was fun. You really can't escape taxes, no matter your state of death.
The Day the Devil... (Scott Nicholson) was just great. The end was a little anticlimactic, but the devil was nicely imagined.
The Halloween War (Brian Hatcher) had promise. The ideals of imaginary monsters vs. the reality-based mons More...
Jan 02, 2011
Alexia561
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Another great anthology, this time from the Horror Writers Association. The theme for this anthology is dark humor, which is one of my favorites! Dark humor can make even a horrifying subject enjoyable, and some of these stories are so dark that they border on twisted!
Don't think there's a weak story in this collection, but some of them just aren't my taste. I can still appreciate them though, so think this is a great collection! My favorites are Dark Carbuncle by Kevin J Anderson an More...
Don't think there's a weak story in this collection, but some of them just aren't my taste. I can still appreciate them though, so think this is a great collection! My favorites are Dark Carbuncle by Kevin J Anderson an More...
Dec 23, 2010
Melissa
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With this anthology I'm not going to try to give a short synopsis of each story, as the stories are so short I don't want to give anything away. There are many authors in here I have never heard of, then there are a few I have. These stories were all short segments and great for reading in brief moments when I need a book fix and can't read a whole story. Or even between books.
But as a few of these stories where great fun there where a few that didn't click with me. I have to menti More...
But as a few of these stories where great fun there where a few that didn't click with me. I have to menti More...
May 02, 2011
Michele
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I really just bought the book for Kelley Armstrong's short story "Lucifer's Daughter". I like that most of the stories are really short and are written by authors that are new to me, but overall most of the stories did not really click with me. It took me almost a month to get through the whole book which is rare for me. If you are a Kelley Armstrong fan I do recommend buying the book for the Hope and Karl story, but otherwise I would pass on the book.
Sep 18, 2011
Cassandra
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This review is only for Kelley Armstrong's story Lucifer's Daughter.
I wonder how confused some people are when they read a short from Women of the Otherworld without reading the series? I think I'd be lost. Just a little. So much backstory.
It was nice to see more of Hope and Karl. Karl mostly behaved in this one and managed not to steal anything. Good job, Karl!
The ending was sweet, just saying
I wonder how confused some people are when they read a short from Women of the Otherworld without reading the series? I think I'd be lost. Just a little. So much backstory.
It was nice to see more of Hope and Karl. Karl mostly behaved in this one and managed not to steal anything. Good job, Karl!
The ending was sweet, just saying
Oct 20, 2010
Lisa
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Fun anthology! I haven't read all of the stories just yet, but the highlights so far as Kelley Armstrong's story with Hope and Karl. (my most favorite werewolf from her Otherworld series) They have an exciting evening at the museum with one of the Devil's minions... Whee!
And JA Konrath has a really short story that had a super twist at the end...
The other stories are quick "Bites" of light-hearted horror... :)
And JA Konrath has a really short story that had a super twist at the end...
The other stories are quick "Bites" of light-hearted horror... :)
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Nov 01, 2010
Staci
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This one was perfect to read while I was answering the door for trick or treaters!
I loved the very short-story format and that each story had a little comedic twist.
I'll be looking for next year's anthology much sooner in October.
I loved the very short-story format and that each story had a little comedic twist.
I'll be looking for next year's anthology much sooner in October.
Aug 05, 2011
Tracy
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A wonderful anthology of humorous horror where the hilarious stories full of wit and Buffy-isms outweigh the few predictable tales. A delight for fans of dark humor without sarcasm. Don't miss "Dead Clown Seance," "Bad German," and "Death and Taxes."
Oct 15, 2011
Ann aka Iftcan
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over 30 authors featured in a book means, not so much short stories as synopsis of stories. Some of them are good, some ok, some not so good. They all felt a bit rushed, but still worth reading.
Nov 20, 2010
Bree
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Okay, I just bought it for the Hope & Karl story by Kelley Armstrong. Which means I paid $10.89 for that short story.
I don't regret it, either. Enough said.
I don't regret it, either. Enough said.
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Oct 12, 2011
Amanda
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I read only the L.A. Banks and J.A. Konrath shorts. Both were fun, light and made me smile, but both also left me hungry for more story!
Jan 24, 2011
Teresa
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Revenge story with the spider baked in the cake was sure something! Lots of great shorts in this one, some of my fav authors too.
Dec 27, 2010
Diana
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I would have given this a higher rating if it had more stories like Kelley Armstrong and L.A. Banks. Some of these were, if not extremely bizarre, just downright gross.
Nov 21, 2010
Melanie
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I only read the Kelley Armstrong story. I love Hope and Karl is okay too. It is a short story, only 30 something pages. Very cute story. I really enjoyed this story.
Sep 20, 2011
Sadie
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I picked up this book because it featured a story by Kelley Armstrong and ended up reading the whole thing!
Mar 05, 2011
Jess
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I bought this strictly for the Hope and Karl short story. Simply, I love them and that ending...finally!!!
Dec 16, 2010
Christopher
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The Kelley Armstrong story "Lucifer's Daughter" is the only reason to read this cash-in on the vampire craze.
Jan 21, 2011
Caran-marie
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Enjoyed! Short stories for those who enjoy their horror with a bite of humor!
Jan 24, 2011
Angel
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Dec 05, 2010
Meh. One or two good stories, the rest were filler as far as I'm concerned.
Jan 23, 2011
David
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I'd heard Edward Bryant read his story, "Bad German," and when I heard this collection had it, I just had to check it out. I'm not a huge one for reading the normal stuff classified as horror fiction anymore, but I did have a good time reading this. I liked some stories more than others, but they were all a lot of fun. It's always a good time when a group gets together to perhaps poke a little fun at themselves. It makes for good stories.
Oct 16, 2010
Tatiana
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Read only Kelley Armstrong's short story Lucifer's Daughter, the rest of the authors I've never even heard of.
Hope Adams and her werewolf squeeze Karl Marsten are attending a museum exhibition where Karl inadvertently releases a demon. Mayhem ensues.
The story is about 25 pages, short, cute, funny and with a sweet ending. Hope, naturally, faints a lot.
Hope Adams and her werewolf squeeze Karl Marsten are attending a museum exhibition where Karl inadvertently releases a demon. Mayhem ensues.
The story is about 25 pages, short, cute, funny and with a sweet ending. Hope, naturally, faints a lot.
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Dec 14, 2010
Penny
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I very much enjoyed the Hope story by Kelley Armstrong - the primary reason I checked this book out. Was entertained by Konrath's VERY short (5 pages) story, and the Kevin Anderson/Janis Ian story about a washed-up rock star who is brought back from the dead by his "true fans" was absolutely hysterical. I may read a few more, but for the most part they're by authors I don't know, and I've got sooooooo much more to read right now!
Sep 06, 2011
Sam
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A follow-up to the first Blood Lite humor-in-horror anthology from a fine collection of authors. "Lite" read with colorful writing, if your in the mood for something not to serious and looking for a giggle. A few of the stories were hit-and-miss for me, which keeps it from being a 5 star, but that's personal preference.
