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barning's review against another edition
3.0
I am reviewing the general look and feel of the book here. This is truly a "want to have on the shelf and show everyone" edition. I got this book at the Forbidden Planet in London for very little money. The typography is also great, it's really rare to see something like this.
Now we come to the big problem. It should be clear to everyone that Lovecraft was a racist and white supremacist. But the fact that this collection really doesn't address this at all and only speaks highly of the author is really unpleasant. Nevertheless, racist texts are simply printed here and not put into context.
At least this book makes me want to look further into the critical examination of Lovecraft.
Now we come to the big problem. It should be clear to everyone that Lovecraft was a racist and white supremacist. But the fact that this collection really doesn't address this at all and only speaks highly of the author is really unpleasant. Nevertheless, racist texts are simply printed here and not put into context.
At least this book makes me want to look further into the critical examination of Lovecraft.
pennepasta's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
lindakat's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed a lot of the Cthulhu Mythos, the stories were more times then not a really (wordy) slow burn but they suitably creepy as reality dissolved for the main characters in a deliciously wicked fashion. However, and here's the 'But,' the stories became really repetitive and formulaic. My favourite were always the co-written ones, otherwise they felt more often then not, cut from the same cloth.
astoriasrequiem's review
3.0
J'ai vraiment apprécié la nouvelle sur Cthulhu, et je ne suis pas insensible au style de Lovecraft qui, bien qu'assez difficile à suivre à certains moments, est très efficace et poétique, mais les autres nouvelles de ce recueil ne m'ont pas autant plu et m'ont laissée sur ma faim.
hermitbell's review against another edition
4.0
El tal desafío ilustrar a Lovecraft, pero creo que está más que logrado!
Mi única crítica es que la letra es muy chiquita x.x
Mi única crítica es que la letra es muy chiquita x.x
luz0928's review against another edition
2.0
Tenía muy buenas referencias de los cuentos de Lovecraft, que eran emocionantes y llenos de misterio, pero para mí fue una experiencia un poco grotesca que no quiero repetir. Son relatos de terror que simplemente fueron demasiado para mí, que se relacionan con temas con los que no me siento muy cómoda.
dianassa90's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
etienne02's review against another edition
4.0
À l'image de nombreux recueil de nouvelles, celui-ci en contient d'excellentes (l'appel de Cthulhu entre autre) et d'autres plus dans la moyenne. Fidèle à l'univers de Lovecraft, on y retrouve de nombreux lieux et créatures sombres et sinistres. Ce ne serait pas mon premier choix pour découvrir ce grand auteur, mais un bon choix pour ceux qui sont déjà fan.
astoriasbooks's review against another edition
3.0
J'ai vraiment apprécié la nouvelle sur Cthulhu, et je ne suis pas insensible au style de Lovecraft qui, bien qu'assez difficile à suivre à certains moments, est très efficace et poétique, mais les autres nouvelles de ce recueil ne m'ont pas autant plu et m'ont laissée sur ma faim.
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