The Dangers of Smoking in Bed
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2021
208
Short Story • Fiction
Buenos Aires, Argentina • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez, translated by Megan McDowell, presents eerie and unsettling stories. The collection delves into themes of urban decay, the supernatural, and human anguish. Each narrative, like "Angelita Unearthed" and "The Well," combines horror with a lens on societal issues, creating a vivid portrayal of personal and communal struggles.
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The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez, translated by Megan McDowell, combines macabre storytelling with deep psychological insight. Critics praise Enríquez's unique voice and vivid imagery, though some find the content disturbingly graphic. Overall, it exemplifies gripping horror with profound cultural commentary.
A reader who enjoys dark, atmospheric tales and psychological horror similar to Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House or Samanta Schweblin's Fever Dream will be captivated by The Dangers of Smoking in Bed. Fans of Gothic fiction and Latin American literature exploring societal anxieties would find this collection particularly intriguing.
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208
Short Story • Fiction
Buenos Aires, Argentina • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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