A review by jdcorley
Children of Lovecraft by Ellen Datlow

dark reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Quite a mix between the traditional Lovecraft tale and the darkly fantastic which have somewhat overtaken the tribute field in the last decade. Some (Barron in particular) are just a sluice of whatever they can think of, but most (including a harrowing descent into a decrepit mine) are both sympathetic and chilling. A truly excellent collection, well curated.