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La llamada de Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft

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100becks's review against another edition

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dark mysterious slow-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

2.25

tegaloria's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Çok ii 😣😣👍👍👍👍👍👍 özellikle yabancı, erich zann'ın müziği ve duvarlardaki farelere bayıldım cok ii 😋👍👍

amid's review against another edition

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4.0

A Captivating Yet Demanding Journey into Cosmic Horror

H.P. Lovecraft’s The Call of Cthulhu is an iconic, albeit challenging, foray into cosmic horror. The complex vocabulary demands patience, often requiring a dictionary, but rewards readers with a deeply atmospheric narrative. The story, reminiscent of classics like Treasure Island, uses documents and testimonies to create a timeless feel. The highlight is the mood - eerie and foreboding, it masterfully conveys the protagonist’s fear and uncertainty. While the story’s brevity and open ending may leave some desiring more, it remains a seminal work, essential for horror and weird fiction enthusiasts.

bigbookslilreads's review against another edition

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4.0

Second time reading this in a month. Lovecraft's writing is so soothing and awe-inspiring, and I can understand why this story is a key reference for his work, and cosmic horror.