A review by readingrobin
Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This collection is very much the kind when the story hits it hits and when it doesn't you just shrug, move onto the next one, and hope it's better. There are some great unsettling, sad, dark stories in this anthology, so make sure you're ready for that, but there's also a good handful that are a bit more hopeful. There were some were I didn't really gel with a writer's style or I wasn't engaged with a certain conflict or lead character, as to be expected when going into a collection with a wide range of stories. I'm glad that this anthology gave so many indigenous writers to submit stories that provide a diverse set of experiences from multiple different tribes. 

Some highlights from me would be:

White Hills
Navajos Don't Wear Elk Teeth
Quantum
Scariest. Story. Ever
The Scientist's Horror Story
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