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Posted October 12, 2016
I know there's some other threads and [url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/what_are_you_reading]here on general books that may technically contain books of the horror variety, but I figured a focused thread would be more beneficial to people looking for reading for Halloween season that are specifically horror (or even gothic fiction works).

So, my question is : What are your recommendations for Horror-themed writing; either novels or short-stories?

Some examples I've read :
- HP Lovecraft (Complete works available for FREE here : http://arkhamarchivist.com/free-complete-lovecraft-ebook-nook-kindle/)
- Edgar Allen Poe (Complete works available here : https://maggiemcneill.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/complete-tales-and-poems-of-edgar-allen-poe.pdf)

Some others that seem promising that I own but have yet to read :
- "The Damnation Game" by Clive Barker
- "Swan Song" by Robert McCammon
- "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
- "The Vampire Chronicles" by Anne Rice
Post edited October 12, 2016 by Firebrand9
Posted October 12, 2016
I always considered 1984 a horror book.

But maybe it depends on how affected you are by the subject. Although election season is ending in Brazil, and I know the US still has a little longer, so the book might be twice as timely this year.
Post edited October 12, 2016 by DaCostaBR
Posted October 12, 2016
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Firebrand9: I know there's some other threads and [url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/what_are_you_reading]here on general books that may technically contain books of the horror variety, but I figured a focused thread would be more beneficial to people looking for reading for Halloween season that are specifically horror (or even gothic fiction works).

So, my question is : What are your recommendations for Horror-themed writing; either novels or short-stories?

Some examples I've read :
- HP Lovecraft (Complete works available for FREE here : http://arkhamarchivist.com/free-complete-lovecraft-ebook-nook-kindle/)
- Edgar Allen Poe (Complete works available here : https://maggiemcneill.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/complete-tales-and-poems-of-edgar-allen-poe.pdf)

Some others that seem promising that I own but have yet to read :
- "The Damnation Game" by Clive Barker
- "Swan Song" by Robert McCammon
- "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
- "The Vampire Chronicles" by Anne Rice
"The Damnation Game" isn't bad, but it isn't that great either. It presents itself as something much bigger and kind of just ends with a dull thud.

"Swan Song" is great BUT BUT BUT much like with "The Stand", the religion stuff gets a little heavy handed.
Posted October 12, 2016
"Nobody True" by James Herbert.

James Herbert I feel is miles better than Stephen King in the horror genre (calm down...each to their own, I just think of most King' stories as kids spookathons ;p) & this one book is the best horror book I've ever read by a long shot.

There's a plot twist towards the end that after I'd read the sentence, the penny slowly dropped & I had an out loud "WTF!?" moment, where I had to read it again & then stare into space, before continuing.

Better still, whilst I normally re-read books, there's usually a large gap between re-reads. Not with this one, I finished, grabbed a cuppa & started over again.

Absolutely worth grabbing!
Posted October 12, 2016
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tinyE: .
I know this will get me a low rating, and I deserve it, but I have to ask.

What do they do for Halloween in Iraq?

I'm guessing they go from hut to hut and instead of asking for lollies they ask for IED parts?
Posted October 12, 2016
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Firebrand9: I know there's some other threads and [url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/what_are_you_reading]here on general books that may technically contain books of the horror variety, but I figured a focused thread would be more beneficial to people looking for reading for Halloween season that are specifically horror (or even gothic fiction works).

So, my question is : What are your recommendations for Horror-themed writing; either novels or short-stories?

Some examples I've read :
- HP Lovecraft (Complete works available for FREE here : http://arkhamarchivist.com/free-complete-lovecraft-ebook-nook-kindle/)
- Edgar Allen Poe (Complete works available here : https://maggiemcneill.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/complete-tales-and-poems-of-edgar-allen-poe.pdf)

Some others that seem promising that I own but have yet to read :
- "The Damnation Game" by Clive Barker
- "Swan Song" by Robert McCammon
- "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
- "The Vampire Chronicles" by Anne Rice
Not sure I would say Swan Song is a horror novel, more of a post apocalyptic novel with a supernatural twist. I guess you could consider that horror, but to me horror is Vampires, werewolves, zombies, etc...

Now I do highly recommend Swan Song, it is a very good novel.
Posted October 12, 2016
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fishbaits: James Herbert I feel is miles better than Stephen King in the horror genre (calm down...each to their own, I just think of most King' stories as kids spookathons ;p) & this one book is the best horror book I've ever read by a long shot.
Personally I think King is a bit overrated, so that amplifies your recommendation in my eyes.
Posted October 12, 2016
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fishbaits: James Herbert I feel is miles better than Stephen King in the horror genre (calm down...each to their own, I just think of most King' stories as kids spookathons ;p) & this one book is the best horror book I've ever read by a long shot.
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Firebrand9: Personally I think King is a bit overrated, so that amplifies your recommendation in my eyes.
For me it depends on the book. Some of his stuff is beyond fucking amazing and some of his stuff I think I'd be better off reading the back of a jar of pickle relish.
Posted October 12, 2016
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Firebrand9: - "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
I liked it, it has nothing to do with horror though or at least horror doesn't really factor into it as much as discussions about art.
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tinyE: For me it depends on the book. Some of his stuff is beyond fucking amazing and some of his stuff I think I'd be better off reading the back of a jar of pickle relish.
has he ever written a book that didn't have an amazing buildup that ended in complete disappointment?
Post edited October 12, 2016 by WBGhiro
Posted October 12, 2016
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Firebrand9: - "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
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WBGhiro: I liked it, it has nothing to do with horror though or at least horror doesn't really factor into it as much as discussions about art.
It's abstract horror. As he becomes more and more depraved, the effects are reflected in the portrait.
Posted October 12, 2016
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Firebrand9: - "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
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WBGhiro: I liked it, it has nothing to do with horror though or at least horror doesn't really factor into it as much as discussions about art.
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tinyE: For me it depends on the book. Some of his stuff is beyond fucking amazing and some of his stuff I think I'd be better off reading the back of a jar of pickle relish.
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WBGhiro: has he ever written a book that didn't have an amazing buildup that ended in complete disappointment?
The Dead Zone
The Shining
Carrie
Post edited October 12, 2016 by tinyE
Posted October 12, 2016
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WBGhiro: I liked it, it has nothing to do with horror though or at least horror doesn't really factor into it as much as discussions about art. has he ever written a book that didn't have an amazing buildup that ended in complete disappointment?
He wrote several short stories as Richard Bachman before he started publishing under Stephen King, I believe one was called the Long Walk. It's a quick but very good read if you can find it.
Posted October 12, 2016
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Firebrand9: It's abstract horror. As he becomes more and more depraved, the effects are reflected in the portrait.
Yeah, but it's almost as if it's not the main point, the discussion about morality and dandyism are much more prevalent.
I think Wuthering Heights is more horror than The Portrait of Dorian Grey.
Posted October 12, 2016
I don't read much horror stories, but I did like Dracula a lot. I'd say The Hound of Baskervilles has the right mood, even if it's not really a horror.
Posted October 12, 2016
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