Okay, it's time to confess a weakness of mine. I love books that dive into the science of my favorite genres. So, naturally, I had to pick up Nightmare Fuel: The Science of Horror Films. I was too curious not to!
This is the book for every horror fan that has questioned why they love the genre so much. Nightmare Fuel breaks down the science of why we love to be scared and how these things successfully scare us.
“Anecdotes—and we’ll see a few more in this section—are not evidence.”
As one might expect, Nightmare Fuel is a highly informative read. It delves into the how's and why's of horror fiction, gleaning insight from years of personal and professional experience. Given the nature of this book, it's naturally perfect for all horror fans.
That being said, I can see readers that aren't obsessed with the genre enjoying this read. As I said, it's very informative and interesting. And since the goal isn't to scare us, it will probably appeal to a larger audience.
What sold me on Nightmare Fuel is how carefully researched it is. There are proper citations, not to mention so much attention to detail. It makes it easy to understand how the author is connecting the dots. Better yet, it is quite easy to follow along and understand their train of thought. I thoroughly enjoyed the investigation for this reason.
Horror buffs should consider diving into Nightmare Fuel, even if they don't usually read non-fiction novels. This one should be an exception to the rule, as it covers a subject many hold dear to their hearts.
Thanks to Tor Nightfire and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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