Are You Loathsome Tonight? : A Collection of Short Stories (Paperback)

from DanaJean

I so want to like Poppy's books. I want to be one of the cool kids. I want to be open-minded. But, this grouping of short stories was way out of my comfort zone. Very graphic and detailed gay sexual encounters that had me wanting to cover my eyes and chant "lalalalalalalalaIcan'thearyou." His [ye...

from blueviolent

This book is worth getting just for the title story. Self-Made Man stars a sort of Dahmer-esque (gay cannibal) villain who somehow remains touching. You can hear the desperate cry for true connection to another human being that leads to his pathology. It is gory and graphic, but it is a lot more ...

from Telute

A very enjoyable short story collection. The stories range from the comic revisting of old characters to the more usual horror fare of serial killers and ghosts. Brite's characterisation is as strong as always, and while the blood and gore may not be for everyone the writing is beautful.

from Telute

A very enjoyable short story collection. The stories range from the comic revisting of old characters to the more usual horror fare of serial killers and ghosts. Brite's characterisation is as strong as always, and while the blood and gore may not be for everyone the writing is beautful.