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hikio123's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I liked this story. The pace is not too fast or slow, and though it is a bit hard to believe that someone would remember letters by their exact words for pretty much most of them, I do like the idea. The ending was predictable a little, but only when it became relevant, instead of pages and pages in advance. The ending though was really coo, and thought not completely unexpected, it was set up great.
book_busy's review against another edition
4.0
Chilling! The depiction of the cosmos and Lovecraft's linking it to contemporary scientific discovery was thrilling. The ending in its suspense was sickening and poses a lot of interesting questions about Lovecraft's presentation of the Other. It was very engaging overall; I felt perhaps the pacing wasn't as gripping in the rising action? Still, one of my favourites (though I seem to say this after every Lovecraft short story/ novella I read). His writing has such a distinct atmosphere.
hiraether's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bperl's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as The Shadow Over Innsmouth, but is nevertheless a compelling piece to add to the world of Cthulhu and Dagon.
polares22'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? No
3.5
mari_marr06's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
laurae_fg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
cjmacolivine'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? No
2.5