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Fever Dreams of a Parasite
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These stories from Iniguez (Mexicans on the Moon: Speculative Poetry from a Possible Future) range from cosmic, folk, and body horror to weird fiction. Some bring an immediate sense of fear, while others encourage a feeling of dread that creeps up as the story progresses. The stories explore borders—between countries, people, worlds, life, and death. Among the standout stories are “The Body Booth,” which tells of a grotesque high art exhibit, and “Caravan,” a story of migration and the border in which a boy learns that his mother is right—the world is full of monsters. In this collection, Iniguez reminds his readers that monsters are real, but the nature of those monsters flows and changes, just as in these stories.
VERDICT A strong collection both for horror fans who want to explore cosmic horror or weird fiction from the perspective of characters from marginalized backgrounds, or for fans of shows such as The Outer Limits. Readers of books by Victor LaValle and Gabino Iglesias as well as short stories by Clive Barker, Thomas Ligotti, and John Langan will want to seek out more of Iniguez’s work.
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