A review by itsreyz
The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
2.5
I knew Lovecraft was racist but BOI did I not expect this level of xenophobia TT It was especially disturbing to listen to, stereotypes and slurs flew left and right.
The plot itself was fine, the writing generally holds up well but this is definitely not Lovecraft's best work. Bit boring imo, I found myself zoning out several times (and I tend to like slow storytelling).
I guess the fact that the xenophobia was more horrifying than the story itself kinda says it all, lol.
The plot itself was fine, the writing generally holds up well but this is definitely not Lovecraft's best work. Bit boring imo, I found myself zoning out several times (and I tend to like slow storytelling).
I guess the fact that the xenophobia was more horrifying than the story itself kinda says it all, lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Mental illness