- Paperback: 146 pages
- Publisher: Damnation Books (1 Sep 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1615720170
- ISBN-13: 978-1615720170
- Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 20.3 x 0.8 cm
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Blanket of White True love knows no bounds. Crosshairs A young boy learns the perils of hunting fare game firsthand. Prevention Murderous twins help their dear mother into and out of trouble. Perishables A nuclear fallout survivor finds sustenance in an unlikely place. Plus two more never before published storied by Amy Grech. A total of fourteen dark tales in all!
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Quick and Sick
27 Aug 2009
Format:Kindle Edition
I absolutely love stories that are disturbing; disturbing to the point of closing the book and saying "What the hell?" "Blanket of White" is of no exception, providing readers with the very feeling and wondering, "What just happened here?" Morbid, depressing, and sometimes just plain sick - "Blanket of White" is a collection of short stories to creep you out.
The very first story I read was about a small girl with debilitating cerebral palsy, in constant pain, asks her father for her only wish - to help her pass on. This story is pulls at the heart strings, having a young child myself, and the pain I imagine the parents must have to go through making this sort of heavy decision. Do they hold on to her, because they can't quite let go? Or do they love her enough to want what is best for her -- a life without pain and suffering? Do they give her what she REALLY wants (a mercy killing?)
"Blanket of White" is full of stories that will have you catching glimpses at the illness of man, the decisions made under pressure and seeing the mind snap- and blood. Lots and lots of blood.
I did have a few personal gripes about the story, however. For one, there were entirely too many stories in an unstructured order. Each story is so incredibly short, you are just getting "into" one before having to get "into" another. Little time is given to get to know the characters, bond to them, so that their madness is truly contagious. I felt that the thrills would be much more effective if the entire collection of stories were limited to about 5 short stories, on average about 35-50 pages each. This would give the reader the proper time to adjust to the book's inner voice, get to know the characters, bond to the characters - and then be disturbed by them. (Which is what the author is going for, I imagine.)
I also feel that it is incredibly important that each character has their own distinctive voice. In regards to a "voice" in novels, I am simply saying that it must be obvious to me that this person, this character, is a well developed person with a history, a personality, and a way of speaking. When all characters have the same "voice", it creates a detachment from the reader and the character. In order to truly pull a reader in, your character(s) have to be uniquely believable.
The very first story I read was about a small girl with debilitating cerebral palsy, in constant pain, asks her father for her only wish - to help her pass on. This story is pulls at the heart strings, having a young child myself, and the pain I imagine the parents must have to go through making this sort of heavy decision. Do they hold on to her, because they can't quite let go? Or do they love her enough to want what is best for her -- a life without pain and suffering? Do they give her what she REALLY wants (a mercy killing?)
"Blanket of White" is full of stories that will have you catching glimpses at the illness of man, the decisions made under pressure and seeing the mind snap- and blood. Lots and lots of blood.
I did have a few personal gripes about the story, however. For one, there were entirely too many stories in an unstructured order. Each story is so incredibly short, you are just getting "into" one before having to get "into" another. Little time is given to get to know the characters, bond to them, so that their madness is truly contagious. I felt that the thrills would be much more effective if the entire collection of stories were limited to about 5 short stories, on average about 35-50 pages each. This would give the reader the proper time to adjust to the book's inner voice, get to know the characters, bond to the characters - and then be disturbed by them. (Which is what the author is going for, I imagine.)
I also feel that it is incredibly important that each character has their own distinctive voice. In regards to a "voice" in novels, I am simply saying that it must be obvious to me that this person, this character, is a well developed person with a history, a personality, and a way of speaking. When all characters have the same "voice", it creates a detachment from the reader and the character. In order to truly pull a reader in, your character(s) have to be uniquely believable.
Disturbingly Delightful
4 Feb 2012
Format:Paperback
I received this book for free from the author in exchange for a review.
Blanket of White by Amy Grech is a collection of 14 short stories all disturbing, creepy, and the best kind of horror. They are the kind of stories that give you the creeps, the chills, and best of all they make you question something with each one.
So, get ready for a round of 20 (okay, 14) questions!
Blanket of White: How far would you go if you had a child who suffered from a debilitating and painful disease?
Ashes to Ashes: Do you really want someone to love you forever?
Come and Gone: Wait! What happened? Did she leave? Did he kill her?
Rampart: What the H? Seriously? Moving walls? Is this a lesson in actions have consequences? Lesson learned.
Prevention: (The age old question) Are we formed at birth or does how we're raised play a larger part? Makes you want to go love your children right now, even if they are sleeping.
Raven's Revenge: Wouldn't it be great to come back from the dead and right all the wrongs done to you?
Perishables: How would you cope if you lost your whole family in instant?
Cold Comfort: What is wrong with these people?
Damp Wind and Leaves: An absolutely sweet one mixed in the rest, but still asks the question of "What would you do?"
Initiation Day: Wouldn't it be great if all bullies got what they deserved?
Russian Roulette: How was that fair? Yeah, yeah, life isn't fair.
Crosshairs: Is it possible that no matter what teachings a warped mind is given, that they will twist it into evil learnings?
Apple of My Eye: What does it take for a victim to become an abuser?
EV 2000: How automated will we get? What's the danger of relying on technology so much?
Hmmm, that may have ended up being 20 questions.
Absolutely dark and deliciously disturbing stories that are an enjoyment to read, though alone at night might not be the best time. Just saying. However, no matter what the time is get Blanket of White and keep reading!
Blanket of White by Amy Grech is a collection of 14 short stories all disturbing, creepy, and the best kind of horror. They are the kind of stories that give you the creeps, the chills, and best of all they make you question something with each one.
So, get ready for a round of 20 (okay, 14) questions!
Blanket of White: How far would you go if you had a child who suffered from a debilitating and painful disease?
Ashes to Ashes: Do you really want someone to love you forever?
Come and Gone: Wait! What happened? Did she leave? Did he kill her?
Rampart: What the H? Seriously? Moving walls? Is this a lesson in actions have consequences? Lesson learned.
Prevention: (The age old question) Are we formed at birth or does how we're raised play a larger part? Makes you want to go love your children right now, even if they are sleeping.
Raven's Revenge: Wouldn't it be great to come back from the dead and right all the wrongs done to you?
Perishables: How would you cope if you lost your whole family in instant?
Cold Comfort: What is wrong with these people?
Damp Wind and Leaves: An absolutely sweet one mixed in the rest, but still asks the question of "What would you do?"
Initiation Day: Wouldn't it be great if all bullies got what they deserved?
Russian Roulette: How was that fair? Yeah, yeah, life isn't fair.
Crosshairs: Is it possible that no matter what teachings a warped mind is given, that they will twist it into evil learnings?
Apple of My Eye: What does it take for a victim to become an abuser?
EV 2000: How automated will we get? What's the danger of relying on technology so much?
Hmmm, that may have ended up being 20 questions.
Absolutely dark and deliciously disturbing stories that are an enjoyment to read, though alone at night might not be the best time. Just saying. However, no matter what the time is get Blanket of White and keep reading!
Dark, Thrilling, and Impossible to Forget
16 July 2011
Format:Paperback
With a unique and enchanting style, Amy Grech delivers an incredibly provacative collection that definitely brings the goods. Each story takes the reader into a new and exciting world that is sometimes sad, sometimes scary, and always dark. Grech's style is unmatched and her voice is all her own. This is one book no fan of the macabre should be without. Highly recommended.
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