Reviews

I, Cthulhu, or, What's a Tentacle-Faced Thing Like Me Doing in a Sunken City Like This (Latitude 47° 9′ S, Longitude 126° 43′ W)? by Neil Gaiman

midici's review against another edition

3.0

This is a short story with a very long title. The unfortunately Whateley is writing out the memoirs of Cthulhu, or at least a sort of short, abbreviated version, with some pages missing.

Story can be found here: https://www.tor.com/2009/12/28/i-cthulhu-or-whats-a-tentacle-faced-thing-like-me-doing-in-a-sunken-city-like-this-latitude-47d-9-s-longitude-126d-43-w/

paper_mache's review

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

badseedgirl's review against another edition

2.0

Meh.

kryten4k's review

dark funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

ericthec's review

4.0

Fun, short take on Cthulhu as interviewed by a human. Captures the flavor of the original, all tongues and heads in cheek.

cwebb's review

4.0

Cute little read.

ericbuscemi's review

3.0

Not Neil Gaiman's finest work -- it was written back in 1986 -- but an interesting short story from the point of view of dread Cthulhu himself. It can be found here for a free quick online read.

qalminator's review

2.0

Mildly entertaining, but way too smug for my tastes. I don't mean Cthulhu, exactly. The whole story feels more like a vanity project than something worth publishing, imo. Probably worth reading if you're familiar with most of Lovecraft's oeuvre, but otherwise give it a miss. More shout-outs than substance.

seapotatohowisitalrtaken's review

dark emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Colonisation

Moderate: Cannibalism, Slavery, Death, and Blood

jemple's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0