ramonnogueras's review
5.0
Una obra maestra, una joya de guión y belleza visual, que se plantea qué habría pasado si HPL en realidad hubiera estado tratando de avisarnos, y los Mitos le hubieran causado la vida tan desdichada que llevó. No le sobra y no le falta nada, es perfecto en su coherencia y aterrador en lo que muestra y lo que no. Creo que a HPL le habría gustado, salvo la parte en la que se discute la vida sexual de su padre y la suya, claro XD
En serio, leedlo.
En serio, leedlo.
captaindrown's review
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
caliope's review
3.0
Es interesante el planteamiento de llevar el mismo mundo de terror de Lovecraft a su propia vida, sin embargo (y no sé si esto es mi falta de contacto con este formato de lectura) me ha parecido aburrido y acelerado en todo su nudo con una mejoría en el planteamiento del final. Mi valoración aumenta por el ilustrador de la novela, muy bien logrados los personajes monstruosos.
kellswitch's review
5.0
A fascinating look at what if Lovecraft didn't make it all up.
The story was a bit hard to follow at times though for me some of that was becuase I was so distracted by the images. I felt fairly invested in the characters though, even the ones that weren't in the story for very long or given much background and the confusion I felt in the story actually helped with the story in the end since part of the concept seem to be, was this truly real or was he just insane?
I loved the use of the art and color to tell the story and differentiate between the "real" world and the world of Arkham, how the real world was mostly sepia toned, neutral and passive while Arkham was vibrant and colorful, chaotic and fantastic. I could spend forever studying the pages looking for hidden images and allusions.
For me this was a very successful adaptation of the Lovecraftian mythos, not an easy thing to do.
The story was a bit hard to follow at times though for me some of that was becuase I was so distracted by the images. I felt fairly invested in the characters though, even the ones that weren't in the story for very long or given much background and the confusion I felt in the story actually helped with the story in the end since part of the concept seem to be, was this truly real or was he just insane?
I loved the use of the art and color to tell the story and differentiate between the "real" world and the world of Arkham, how the real world was mostly sepia toned, neutral and passive while Arkham was vibrant and colorful, chaotic and fantastic. I could spend forever studying the pages looking for hidden images and allusions.
For me this was a very successful adaptation of the Lovecraftian mythos, not an easy thing to do.
creepysnowman's review
4.0
A crazy, beautifully rendered "What if", and a delight if you are a fan of good old Howard Phillips.
gastronauta's review
4.0
Sunday readings, pre-Halloween selection.
***
Recommended by a real-life friend as psychological preparation for reading Lovecraft. Apparently it's short, good, and mandatory if I dont' want to go insane. Duly noted!
***
Recommended by a real-life friend as psychological preparation for reading Lovecraft. Apparently it's short, good, and mandatory if I dont' want to go insane. Duly noted!