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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
The Lurking Fear was definitely the best story in this collection
Some might argue it was an. interesting title in search of an interesting plot, others that it was an interesting plot in search of a better title.
Anyway I found that it started slow but had a very good final act, so to speak.
Certainly one of the longer pieces IK have read so far by Lovecraft, and I think I still prefer the shorter ones.
That may change though!
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Anyway I found that it started slow but had a very good final act, so to speak.
Certainly one of the longer pieces IK have read so far by Lovecraft, and I think I still prefer the shorter ones.
That may change though!
Progress: 8627/54313
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
fast-paced
A nice one. Horror elements are working great. However I didn’t see the reason for the book to be as long as TWO typical Lovecraft’s short stories. Felt a little sluggish.
Solidly creepy stories that I was in the mood to read. This collection didn't contain my favorite story, but I do enjoy "Imprisoned with the Pharaohs" and "Memory."
Lovecraft's prose tends towards the dense and purple, but no one can beat him when it comes to ideas. I find the Cthulhu Mythos to be some of the captivating fiction ever dreamed up. The non Mythos stories in this collection are plenty entertaining too. And, as a bonus, this particular collection contains less of the racism that so vexes me when I'm reading Lovecraft.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes