polpoletus's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
blue_eyes_white_privilege's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
gsdiazc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
b0r3d_2710_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mildhonestbonsai's review against another edition
4.0
So it's rare for me to post reviews here though I would like to do it as often as possible. I feel like this one deserves a review. I say this because I am very conflicted with this story. This is my first reading of an H.P. Lovecraft story though I have seen adaptations of his work (Re-Animator, Color Out of Space). I appreciate what these stories did in paving the way for horror, whether cosmic or body, and inspiring countless of other horror authors. I really dug the story and found it different that we learn about what transpires via a narrator compiling records of Cthulu and the cult. I thought it was a cool take.
However, as much as I can appreciate the writing, it was hard for me to read it through without having to stop and recognize the blatant racism. We all know H.P. Lovecraft as the man and how much of a racist a-hole he was when he lived. Knowing that, I expected to see his prejudice reflect in his writing. I just did not expect the large amount of it in just these 43 pages.
Although I am going to give this 4 stars because I really liked the concept and lore, I do it with awareness of the racism embedded in the story.
However, as much as I can appreciate the writing, it was hard for me to read it through without having to stop and recognize the blatant racism. We all know H.P. Lovecraft as the man and how much of a racist a-hole he was when he lived. Knowing that, I expected to see his prejudice reflect in his writing. I just did not expect the large amount of it in just these 43 pages.
Although I am going to give this 4 stars because I really liked the concept and lore, I do it with awareness of the racism embedded in the story.
shoggoth_roof's review against another edition
5.0
El terrible relato de cómo el narrador se encuentra las anotaciones de su tío abuelo sobre un culto dedicado a Cthulhu le cambia totalmente la vida... y nos lleva a una serie de investigaciones muy interesantes sobre tres hechos que tienen representaciones de este dios como punto común.
Lovecraft sabe crear imágenes muy vívidas y atmósferas opresivas en las que sentimos cómo el protagonista va descendiendo en una espiral donde solo va a encontrar desesperación ante la verdad que ha descubierto sobre el mundo: que no somos nada.
Las ilustraciones de François Baranger son una maravilla y posiblemente sean de las mejores que han ilustrado la obra del solitario de Providence. Son imágenes potentes, impactantes y llenas de detalles, como la espuma del mar o todos los detalles del mobiliario en las escenas interiores. Una maravilla que acompaña al texto con una gran maquetación que sabe adaptarse al contexto y la ilustración.
Una gran edición para los amantes de la obra de Lovecraft.
Lovecraft sabe crear imágenes muy vívidas y atmósferas opresivas en las que sentimos cómo el protagonista va descendiendo en una espiral donde solo va a encontrar desesperación ante la verdad que ha descubierto sobre el mundo: que no somos nada.
Las ilustraciones de François Baranger son una maravilla y posiblemente sean de las mejores que han ilustrado la obra del solitario de Providence. Son imágenes potentes, impactantes y llenas de detalles, como la espuma del mar o todos los detalles del mobiliario en las escenas interiores. Una maravilla que acompaña al texto con una gran maquetación que sabe adaptarse al contexto y la ilustración.
Una gran edición para los amantes de la obra de Lovecraft.
romi98's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Racism
reginaxgore's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0