Helpful Score: 2
Book is composed of 3 short stories by a different author.
Idea behind the book was unique - 3 different authors using the same idea and going their own way with it.
I had read Ketchum and Laymon books before, so figured I would pick this up.
Of the 3 stories, I thought the Laymon story titled Triage was best. His typical blood and gore writing.
The story written by Ketchum, Sheep Meadow Story, I didn't think much of, it was really short and to me really didn't make much sense.
I had never read any Edward Lee books and so this was my first read from him. His story In The Year of Our Lord 2202 was more of a science fiction than horror story. It was an ok story, I am not a science fiction fan though. (this story was the longest in the book and is the majority of the book)
If the only story you read is Laymon's this book is worth picking up just for that one.
Idea behind the book was unique - 3 different authors using the same idea and going their own way with it.
I had read Ketchum and Laymon books before, so figured I would pick this up.
Of the 3 stories, I thought the Laymon story titled Triage was best. His typical blood and gore writing.
The story written by Ketchum, Sheep Meadow Story, I didn't think much of, it was really short and to me really didn't make much sense.
I had never read any Edward Lee books and so this was my first read from him. His story In The Year of Our Lord 2202 was more of a science fiction than horror story. It was an ok story, I am not a science fiction fan though. (this story was the longest in the book and is the majority of the book)
If the only story you read is Laymon's this book is worth picking up just for that one.
A simple prompt leads to three different short stories.
I am a huge fan of Richard Laymon, and the short story written by him is by far the best of the bunch. If you're a fan of Laymon's this book is worth getting for that story alone.
I have never read Edward Lee, who wrote the second story. I am a horror fan, and although this work appears to be science fiction, I found it to be quite enjoyable.
The third story, the shortest of the bunch, is by Jack Ketchum (I think the authors' listing order on the front of the book is hilarious, considering Jack Ketchum's is the shortest work and one, arguably, of worst quality, but I guess that says something about name dropping and selling points). Needless to say, did not like it. It is crudely executed, very "in your face" and obvious, and pretentious. It is in stark contrast to Laymon's work, which is crude and "in your face," but very honest and fresh.
I am a huge fan of Richard Laymon, and the short story written by him is by far the best of the bunch. If you're a fan of Laymon's this book is worth getting for that story alone.
I have never read Edward Lee, who wrote the second story. I am a horror fan, and although this work appears to be science fiction, I found it to be quite enjoyable.
The third story, the shortest of the bunch, is by Jack Ketchum (I think the authors' listing order on the front of the book is hilarious, considering Jack Ketchum's is the shortest work and one, arguably, of worst quality, but I guess that says something about name dropping and selling points). Needless to say, did not like it. It is crudely executed, very "in your face" and obvious, and pretentious. It is in stark contrast to Laymon's work, which is crude and "in your face," but very honest and fresh.
Of course. Laymon's story was the best! He just can't write a bad book. I agree Lee's was more si-fi! Ketchum's story was typical Jack, another great one!
