![]() The reader cannot help but care about these people and feel as though they are old friends.Įach word is chosen with almost delicate precision, such as the titular tale. With few words, Nogle gives them depth, realization, and life. There is no viewpoint character in any of Nogle’s works who is bland and devoid of personality. What sets Nogle apart is her blend of humanity to horror. Nogle dives into her head, showing us the life she has lived and the struggles she endures, coupled with her love for her children and her longing for a new life. The opening story, “Unschooled,” is told from the perspective of a young werewolf mother unsatisfied with her lot in life and wishing to depart with her children. She is a mix between Shirley Jackson and Robert Aickman, with a blend of fantastical premises married to human emotion. Nogle’s writing style is hard to quantify. ![]() The Best of Our Past, the Worst of Our Future collects some of her finest stories. A veteran of such prestigious publications as Vastarien: A Literary Journal and Pseudopod, Nogle excels in dread and slow build while having so much to say about the world we live in and the human condition. ![]() Christi Nogle’s first collection demonstrates why she is helping to define modern horror. ![]()
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