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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
If you're feeling a little lazy, and don't want to read what is a rather long Lovecraft story, this is a good option. It's also a pretty good Lovecraft story, with only implicit xenophobia and a little racism rather than lots of overt racism.
The illustrations are well done, and did a good job with the creatures, though the city was a little uninspiring. This is the trouble with rendering any Lovecraft story, though, as they hinge on what is difficult to perceive or portray.
The illustrations are well done, and did a good job with the creatures, though the city was a little uninspiring. This is the trouble with rendering any Lovecraft story, though, as they hinge on what is difficult to perceive or portray.
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
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
spooky
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft may disappoint readers looking for the gripping, succinct horror found in his other works. This book tends to be slow-paced, focusing extensively on minute details, which can detract from the overall narrative tension and horror elements that Lovecraft is renowned for. The emphasis on elaborate descriptions over plot development might leave readers feeling disengaged and underwhelmed.
The story follows an Antarctic expedition from Miskatonic University, led by Dr. William Dyer. The team discovers bizarre fossils and an ancient, alien city built by the Elder Things. As they explore, they uncover the city's history and face horrifying creatures like the Shoggoths. The story evolves into a tale of survival against these ancient horrors.
The story follows an Antarctic expedition from Miskatonic University, led by Dr. William Dyer. The team discovers bizarre fossils and an ancient, alien city built by the Elder Things. As they explore, they uncover the city's history and face horrifying creatures like the Shoggoths. The story evolves into a tale of survival against these ancient horrors.
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No