Review: Eloquent, unique, and creative.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 5, 2013
I read Cuentos because I like vampire stories. I don't normally like sci-fi or true horror. I expected to like part of this collection, and I was right. Mr. Stark is a compelling storyteller with a unique way of painting a scene. There are no tired old clichés in here. I loved almost all of the stories. The creativity displayed by this writer is phenomenal. I really liked the first story, where a young man goes hunting cans to fund a new video game and finds much more than he bargained for, and the sci-fi surprised me by being clever, eloquent, and enjoyable. I cannot honestly say that I liked "The Revenant' or "Hate the Future," but this is not because they are badly written. They are too gory and upsetting for my taste. In fact, the writing is so strong, it makes the gore and suffering unendurably vivid. So, if you're looking for some clever, fantastic stories, check out this collection. Just be sure to bring your iron stomach... or skip those two in the middle. Overall, well done, Mr. Stark. Excellent effort. Five stars.