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pjgilmore's review
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
2.75
qalminator's review
2.0
Oddly boring. Partly it's the writing (Lovecraft clearly didn't do much for Talman's adjectives, though apparently he was responsible for the attempted patois of the local folk). Partly it's just ... so ... mundane, for a Lovecraft story. Nephew comes seeking inheritance, finds uncle's grave unquiet, finds guy responsible for the unquietude, accidentally avenges his uncle, and leaves. No lingering doubts. No tainted bloodline. No elder gods following him. Nothing. So, er, yeah.
animalculum's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
famel's review
4.0
One of the best Lovecraft's stories. The atmosphere is just so creepy and effectively written... From start to finish it's a great horror story. There is only one problem with the decision of an antagonist. I won't you spoil you it, but THAT moment felt a little rushed and forced.
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