Reviewed by JD Jung)
#CommissionsEarned
Being close to Halloween, I was in search for a good horror read. So, when I started reading these stories, I was expecting them to center on blind dates gone tragically wrong. Or maybe the traditional “woman gets picked up by sociopathic man who then strangles her”. I was wrong on both counts.
Blind Dates – Weird Stories is a collection of nine works of speculative fiction focusing on flawed individuals where often the supposed victim isn’t as apparent as it seems. And not always female. These diverse stories combine horror and the supernatural, along with psychological and ethical issues. Love is defined in different ways, by those with varying motives and weaknesses.
My favorite is “Love Among the Ultramoderns”, where the twists will shock you. In “Silver Green”, revenge takes on a twist. I feel that not all are keepers though. However, the good ones overshadow the not-so-good ones.
What they all have in common though, is that they’re well written and multifaceted. All the senses are engaged, especially by way of scent and aroma.
As you start to read these tales, throw away your expectations. If you’re like me and are looking for an enjoyable, eclectic read, Blind Dates – Weird Stories is the one for you.
