Tag Archives: Gothic

The kids are not alright: Stephen King’s “Children of the Corn”

Posted on October 7, 2016 by garpinbc

Children of the Corn (Kindle Single) by Stephen King My rating: 4 of 5 stars As someone who is constantly referring to my enemies as “The Children of the Corn”, I thought it was time to actually read the story. … Continue reading →

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The Ballad of Black Tom: Something Wicked Comes to Harlem

Posted on October 5, 2016 by garpinbc

The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle My rating: 4 of 5 stars I LOVED this book. Nothing better than a good novella, especially one as creepy as The Ballad of Black Tom. Lots of shady characters, creepy houses, … Continue reading →

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“Let the Right One In”: A Perfect Winter’s Tale

Posted on November 5, 2014 by garpinbc

Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist My rating: 4 of 5 stars I LOVED this book. I read maybe two or three horror novels a year, usually Stephen King. I had read positive reviews for both the … Continue reading →

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