It’s not an official review, per se.  This reader bought the book, and then shared his thoughts.  I wanted to pass on the link, which is to a thread on the bulletin board “The Cellar” over at Horror World - a nice, quiet place to discuss horror fiction, among other things…much calmer than some other places I could name.

“I don’t think I’ve ever read a book of stories that are as intelligently written as these. Dave’s work is extremely passionate, deep, and effecting…sometimes to the point of not being very accessible. But other times he can write a story that is that is a just such a joy to read you just sit back and marvel at his talent.

Ennui was a mixed bag for me. Most short story books usually are though, it’s not often you pick one up where you enjoy every entry, you just hope there are more to your liking than not, or that are one or two that stand out that make the reading worth while.

Dave’s stories in this book are not what I would call traditional horror. They are extremely atmospheric and usually address the subjects of pain and loss. Dave does have some stories with conventional creepies here and there, but for the most part, they address horror’s that define the emptiness of the soul…”

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