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
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
lievreokami's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
lea1105's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
nadalien's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
graemescallion's review
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
festiveconclave'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
gameraim's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? No
3.0
Racist and xenophobic with an ok plot and a decent ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia
Minor: Colonisation, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicide
revolutionfrommybed's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Body horror