Don't Look Now
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Book - 2008
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One-night stands: afraid of the dark
It's that time of year again when the seasons change and things start to get spooky. If you're looking to read something scary but don't want to commit to more than one night of frightening reading, try a one-night stand, a book that you can read in one night. Here are some chilling titles to get you started: Through the Woods This graphic novel doesn't take long to read, but its chilling… (more)
One-night stands: afraid of the dark
It's that time of year again, when the seasons change and things start to get spooky. I love this time of year, and I usually like to read some horror to get me in the mood for Halloween. However, I'm also kind of a wimp, so when I'm reading horror, I often like to get through it quickly (not unlike a character in a horror novel who wants to flee from the deranged serial killer quickly). Here… (more)
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Add a CommentDaphne Du Maurier's stories are creepy, twisty, and full of anxiety and paranoia. I loved this collection and read it quickly - I wanted to jump right into the next story whenever I finished one. The titular story, "Don't Look Now," and the story that inspired Hitchcock's film, "The Birds," were my favorites. I found myself thinking a lot about the narrative tricks Du Maurier effortlessly pulls off: seeding bits early in the story that only later flourish into doom and gloom. I'd recommend this book to fans of Shirley Jackson and Kate Chopin. I can't wait to read more of Du Maurier's work - "Rebecca" is on deck!
First Edition review:
Very enjoyable compilation of five short stories. Dark, suspenseful, and superbly written. I may be a bigger fan of Du Maurier's short form.