It was a nice touch to include the mythology to the story and added a welcomed element. It left me questioning whether everything the demon had said was true or made-up for our main character. I really liked the story Jiki, the way the story was painted had a wonderful feel to it. I’m going to review each story in the novel. Overall I really enjoyed the book Skull Full of Kisses, each story worked well as separate entities and overall in a collection based on love and romance. This collection would be a great addition to the horror section of all libraries, as with such a variety of stories included, anyone that picks up this book should find something they enjoy.ĭisappearing Act (Introduction by Gary Braunbeck)Ĭontains: Adult Language, Adult Situations, Sex West has proven he can bring forth emotions of the reader and to me, that is a sign of a great author! I will definitely be reading more by West in the future and would recommend that all horror fans give him a try. "Goodnight" is extremely touching, and, though I'm not a seven-year-old boy like the one in this tale, it made me think more about death and how to face it, as I recently lost someone close to me. In this story a young boy has lost his mother, and the spirit of his great-grandfather pays him a visit in order to explain to him about death. One story that personally touched me was the final segment of this book, "Goodnight". The stories are easy reads, but they make you think, and some even touch close to home. Both of the above mentioned stories, as well as the others in this collection, contain drama, terror, and depth. Another favorite of mine within this anthology was "God Like Me", where a man is unhappy with his life, but soon realizes he has some amazing powers that prove very useful to him.
One example of this is in the story "Jiki", where West's love of Asian horror is expressed in the way he twists the methods of the mob. Each story is a new adventure, and West pulls in many outside influences. I hadn't had the pleasure of reading anything by West prior to this, so I was introduced to the wide array of his talents.
Many are re-issues of stories printed in magazines and other anthologies, but there are a few new surprises in store as well. Skull Full of Kisses collects a wide range of horror stories written by Michael West.
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