A review by ashtardeza
The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft by H.P. Lovecraft
3.0
First of all, if I was rating the work that Ruth at cthulhuchick.com has done in compiling this collection, I'd give it a full 5 stars. She did an excellent job creating the e-book.
I had some very good memories of reading Lovecraft, and most of the stories still hold up well. What I could not get over though was the blatant racism. I realize that it was written in a different time, but it left me unable to fully appreciate the stories.
It was great to finally read the full Cthulhu mythos in order and to see it develop. It was interesting to read the originals that have influenced so many writers after.
All in all this book left me with mixed feelings. I'm glad I read it, but I don't think I'll ever read it again.
I had some very good memories of reading Lovecraft, and most of the stories still hold up well. What I could not get over though was the blatant racism. I realize that it was written in a different time, but it left me unable to fully appreciate the stories.
It was great to finally read the full Cthulhu mythos in order and to see it develop. It was interesting to read the originals that have influenced so many writers after.
All in all this book left me with mixed feelings. I'm glad I read it, but I don't think I'll ever read it again.