31 Days of Horror: Day 26- Reviews of Horror from all Over the World

One of the biggest trends in horror [and in all fiction really] is the increase in American publications of horror from all over the world. Because horror is an emotions based genre [it's all about scaring you], it is a type of literature that appears in every culture, and there is much for American audiences to enjoy from a broader look at the genre.

A few months ago, small press, Dark Moon Books released an excellent collection, entitled A World of Horror, featuring horror stories by authors from all over the world. It got a star review in Publisher Weekly and I also gave editor Eric Guignard this blurb [as seen on the Goodreads page]:

“This is the book we need right now! Fresh voices from all over the world, bringing American audiences new ways to feel the fear. Horror is a universal genre and for too long we have only experienced one western version of it. No more. Get ready to experience a whole new world of terror.” 

—Becky Spratford; librarian, reviewer, RA for All: Horror

This is a perfect collection for libraries to begin offering a wider range of horror from new perspectives. You can click through to see the authors included, where they are from, and what their stories are about. I can tell you though, there wasn't a bad story in the bunch.

Over the course of the year I also read two AMAZING horror novels in translation and both could be enjoyed by literary fiction fans as well. They have racked up multiple nominations and awards in a wide variety of categories from genre based to general fiction prizes.

Below, please find the links to my Goodreads review for more information including detailed appeal statements and many readalike options.

• Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin [magical realism, menacing atmosphere, harrowing]
• translated by Megan McDowell
• Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi [haunting, darkly humorous, compelling]
• translated by Jonathan Wright