Hate by D. Kershaw

Hate Reviews

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  K.B.

  Up-front disclaimer: I am one of the contributing authors to Hate.
  
  This is my favourite drabbles anthology that I've read to date. With stories written by hundreds of authors, anthologies like these will always have some hits and some misses, but I found Hate to have a higher number of stories than average that 'hit' the mark for me.
  
  Twisted tales of vengeance, bitterness and hatred that have taught me not to eat any food offered by anyone with even the thinnest of motives to want me dead, that revenge can get extremely creative...and messy, and that my twist on the theme of hate in my drabble 'The Man Within' is not nearly as clever or unique as I thought it was. But it's still the first story I wrote for Black Hare Press, so it gets to keep that prize, at least.
  
  A shout-out to my top ten favourites:
  -Crushed Heart by Peter J. Foote, for a great twist and an even greater plan.
  -Excel by Lyndsey Ellis-Holloway, for the most relatable poem I've ever read. Great rhyming, theme and pacing.
  -Wait Plan by Shawn M. Klimek, for a dialogue-only story with epic revenge that had me wanting a whole novel.
  -It's Over by Eddie D. Moore, for a humorous-yet-tragic tale with an enjoyable twist.
  -Stayin' Alive by Shelly Jarvis, for a dark and twisted drabble where nothing was as it seemed and you weren't sure whose side you wanted to be on.
  -Not the Opposite of Love by Raymond Johnson, for the best and most unexpected last line ever. If you read any, read this one.
  -Silence by James Lipson, for a close-to-home tale that is sadder than any eviscerated corpse or poisoned spouse.
  -Prayer by Dale Parnell, for a nicely rounded story where every word was carefully made to count.
  -Hate Runs in the Family by T. A. Ulven, for a twist I should have, yet didn't, expect.
  -The Weave by Maura Yzmore, for something that was so beautifully different to the rest, a delicate yet powerful tale.
  
  There were so many epic tales, and I'm always impressed how some authors can weave such vivid backstories and worlds in 100 words.
  
  A pat on the back to everyone who contributed to this awesome book of dark tales, and I look forward to reading its counterpart, Love.
  
  
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  McKenzie Richardson

  
  
  
  For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-CycleA fantastic exploration of hate and revenge told from a variety of perspectives. From betrayed exes and disgruntled employees to vampires and fairy tale characters not satisfied with The End.This collection includes my drabbles, "A Giant's Revenge", "Bluebeard's Bloody Test", "Guess My Name", "Fate of an Evil Queen", and "One Night in the Lumberjack Camp".Some of my personal favorites in this anthology were Peter Foote's "Crushed Heart", Kimberly Rei's "The Last Dance", and Maura Yzmore's "The Weave" among others. It was very difficult to narrow down. There were so many great twists, clever word plays, and wonderful descriptions.Good variety of stories. Some were gruesome, some were humorous, some were beautiful, and some were downright twisted.These bite-sized stories are perfect for fitting a little reading time in to a busy day and taking small journeys into the darker side of life.
  
  
  
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  V

  Not bad... just not for me.
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  Vonnie Crist

  This is a collection of drabbles. What's a drabble? It's an exactly 100-word story. Each of these tiny tales is about a hate - but many of the stories aren't what you'd expect. Lots of variety here.