angelofmine1974's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
2.5
My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:
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https://youtu.be/bkAqUtlkPEo
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jonathanlibrarian's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ktxx22's review against another edition
5.0
Right.... Well this is terrifying. H.P. Why you do this to me?!? Vivid, imaginative, and left open ended and well rounded. I can't wait to read more of this collection!!
bushia's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
En vrai, j'ai connu des gens moins civilisés que Cthulhu donc bon.
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.