bruceburhans's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Innsmouth's full of unsettling Cthulhu Mythos world-building that encapsulates the uncanny cosmic horror and suspense you'd expect from Lovecraft.
ronniefinn's review
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
While it is a classic for a reason, the prose leaves much to be desired for the modern reader. Many of the twists of this book have since become tropes, and the way of storytelling in which the main character is telling the story to the reader robs the reader of true suspense, as the main character’s survival is certain by the merit of them being able to tell it. Still, recommend for those interested in the genre. Also - not recommended for those that are affected by racism both in passing and blatant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
ktxx22's review
5.0
Alright!!! I did not see that one coming at all! The ending and the surprise. Well done. I love how most of H.P.'s stories are connected. Very enjoyable.
mmariabechler04's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
yknight's review
4.0
My first introduction to Lovecraft. I'd say this is pretty solid as far as invoking a sense of dread, although I would have liked more to happen than the pov character having an inexplicable general sense of creepiness from everything for most of the book.
bloomerism's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Am I going insane or was the writing in this one kind of bad? I saw several reviews lauding the "monologue" of Zadok Marsh near the end as he told the story of Innsmouth. It was kind of lost on me because that was the THIRD TIME in this novella that Lovecraft decided to present the protagonist and the reader with a 3-5 page wall of text full of exposition. To me, it was clunky and could have had more nuance.
Sorry to be a hater BUT I did really enjoy the ending!! And that one action scene.
Sorry to be a hater BUT I did really enjoy the ending!! And that one action scene.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
mrrobot's review
4.0
Хорошо зашедшая в аудиоформате повесть великого и ужасного Лавкрафта. Здесь встречаются его рефлексии по поводу закончивших в психушке родителей и побочных эффектов от кровосмешения (например, белых с черными). В результате - жуткий приморский городок. Культ Догона, упоминание Ктулху и прочие радости из арсенала писателя.
Книга короткая, но атмосферная. А концовка зловещая и криповая. Послушал с удовольствием.
Оценка: 8 из 10
Книга короткая, но атмосферная. А концовка зловещая и криповая. Послушал с удовольствием.
Оценка: 8 из 10