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knfitzwater's review against another edition
I didn't care for the abrupt transition from the characters reaccounting to the massive lore dump in this book. Also the information was too advanced for the limited scientific analysis of the time and I could no longer suspend my disbelief to enjoy the story written.
umutcanm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? Yes
4.0
samuel_kane_horrigan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
4.25
rileyreviews's review against another edition
1.0
Lovecraft is severely over-rated to be honest. This book was really hard to get through even though its only roughly 100 pages. It felt like a self indulgent exploration of his own mythology and it was extreamly dry and boring. Also nothing happened. Also he insulted the magesty that is penguins.
(also he's rasist)
(also he's rasist)
lord_haslam's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
fast-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
1.5
Didn't enjoy the book. No character develop or investment in the characters or story. The horror is boring, bland and cliché and the creatures just seemed stupid
sarinqar's review against another edition
4.0
En las montañas de la locura es un poco decepcionante, pero los otros relatos que conforman esta recopilación son increíbles.
wintrovia's review against another edition
3.0
Despite the premise being very interesting the book itself was tedious. Far too many long passages describing geological features or stocktaking equipment for their expedition. I'd like to see a film adaptation of this story as it has potential to be very interesting. Guillermo Del Torro planned to make an adaptation but couldn't get it off the ground. Indie filmmaker, Matt Cooper, is shortly releasing his version and I'm very excited to see what he produces.
holykael's review against another edition
3.0
interesting lore of lovecraftian myths in this book but it's a very slow paced and mostly uneventful book where the main highlights are the setting that was so minutely described. Not a good place to start reading Lovecraft. The shadow over innsmouth was a much better tale.
hakimbriki's review against another edition
4.0
What can I say about At the Mountains of Madness that hasn't been said already? It's a classic. The tension builds up epically, and reaches a wonderful and chilling climax. I particularly enjoyed the history of the old ones on earth, and the Poe references. It's one of those stories you wish were longer, hence my 4* rating.