As with any anthology, the only struggle this really faces is that some stories are incredible, and others really fall flat. As it were, though, this anthology was solid. I primarily enjoyed it, although my favorite story was Wild Acre, which was the second story in the book, and the rest just didn’t hold up the same way. These stories, despite being rooted in horror, are much more based in commentary on the human condition, and are quite beautiful and sad. Ballingrud is truly a masterful author, and this collection shows that, some just fall flat compared to others.