Review of Symposium of the Reaper

rugg 2000 · Post by **rugg 2000** » 09 Feb 2023, 11:14

[Following is a volunteer review of "Symposium of the Reaper" by Andrew Adams.]

5 out of 5 stars

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A collection of 13 short horror stories in total, in a variety of literary styles, may be found in Andrew Adams' book Symposium of the Reaper. The way the book was written creates the impression that you are listening to a music record play, and when combined with the funny rides the book took us on, full of ups and downs and some unexpected thrills, you will be left wondering what's coming up or what to anticipate. Various types of stories were used to create the anthology. Although there is no relationship between the many stories in the book, there is a very clear theme that runs through them all. The novel wasn't particularly horrifying to read, but there were times when it made me uneasy and on edge, my heart racing.

My favourite of the 13 stories was Dance Macabre, which is the second story. This section describes a late-night party that the narrator and several friends hosted, along with some unsettling surprises. Another of my favourites is the story "Cryptic Iniquity," which follows the main character through a terrifying maze-like trek through a parking lot. As a result, I have decided to stay away from such locations for the time being. Another story, Holy Matrimony, had a couple that wasn't your typical love story with a happy marriage, to put it mildly, but it was still enjoyable to read.

The main characters of the 13 stories in the book Symposium of the Reaper all share some underground experiences in common, and each one of them has a unique approach to dealing with their problems. This is something to love because it demonstrates how different each of us can be even when dealing with the same problem. My favourite thing about the book was that it was simple to read and comprehend. It was easy to distinguish when one narrative finished and another one began, which is something some authors find challenging at times. I also liked how the two stories didn't conflict with each other.

I didn’t dislike anything about the book.

Since it was so enjoyable, I gave the book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. I applaud the author for a job well done. The book was exceptionally well-edited and devoid of mistakes. I recommend the book to readers who occasionally appreciate a little touch of horror as well as readers who like enigmatic stories and story collections.

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Esther Godwin Ogechi · Post by **Esther Godwin Ogechi** » 26 Feb 2023, 17:12

I'm Currently reading this. I hope to find it fascinating as you did.

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Your take on the book was spot-on and really helped me decide whether to check it out for myself.

iyamu Ruth Osatohanmwen · Post by **iyamu Ruth Osatohanmwen** » 26 Feb 2023, 17:54

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Eseosa Enobakhare · Post by **Eseosa Enobakhare** » 26 Feb 2023, 17:59

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Mercy Ayemere · Post by **Mercy Ayemere** » 26 Feb 2023, 18:03

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Mercy Ayemere · Post by **Mercy Ayemere** » 26 Feb 2023, 18:03

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Splendour Ayewoh · Post by **Splendour Ayewoh** » 26 Feb 2023, 18:06

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gro0vy · Post by **gro0vy** » 01 Mar 2023, 10:36

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