Scan barcode
jess_tries2read's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Loved it. I think horror is best as short stories and this anthology is chock full of good ones.
While HP Lovecraft is not the most clean historical figures, there is no denying his lasting influence. From dungeons and dragons, world or warcraft, shows like stranger things, modern literature, etc, his works are a contagious tour de force.
These stories are best enjoyed one at a time, as they were published in different media and often serialized. They are stand alone, so it's really tough to read them all in one go. If you're curious, google the most popular ones and you can probably find a webpage with it posted in full.
What I loved most is the language. He was published in the 20s and 30s, but he purposefully wrote in a victorian, archaic style. He was also a master of withholding information, only giving the reader a closer understanding at the most horrific moment.
While HP Lovecraft is not the most clean historical figures, there is no denying his lasting influence. From dungeons and dragons, world or warcraft, shows like stranger things, modern literature, etc, his works are a contagious tour de force.
These stories are best enjoyed one at a time, as they were published in different media and often serialized. They are stand alone, so it's really tough to read them all in one go. If you're curious, google the most popular ones and you can probably find a webpage with it posted in full.
What I loved most is the language. He was published in the 20s and 30s, but he purposefully wrote in a victorian, archaic style. He was also a master of withholding information, only giving the reader a closer understanding at the most horrific moment.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror
More...