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A review by statelyelmslibrarian
The Burrowers Beneath by Brian Lumley
2.0
2.5 rating
Lumley has built his stories on the Derleth mythos, a rigorously structured system of good vs. evil, Elder gods vs. Old Ones (something that must have HPL rolling in his grave).
There is little here that reflects Lovecraft's cosmicism and existential horror. Really nothing Lovecraftian at all aside from large creatures with tentacles and name-bombing 'Cthulhu' every few chapters.
The character of Titus Crow has potential, however. And I respect the fact that Lumley has integrated various elements of Lovecraft's stories (mind control, telekinesis, cultism, grimoires) and created a work of fiction that may feed the slimy cravings of someone who has read all of Lovecraft and needs something more.
Lumley has built his stories on the Derleth mythos, a rigorously structured system of good vs. evil, Elder gods vs. Old Ones (something that must have HPL rolling in his grave).
There is little here that reflects Lovecraft's cosmicism and existential horror. Really nothing Lovecraftian at all aside from large creatures with tentacles and name-bombing 'Cthulhu' every few chapters.
The character of Titus Crow has potential, however. And I respect the fact that Lumley has integrated various elements of Lovecraft's stories (mind control, telekinesis, cultism, grimoires) and created a work of fiction that may feed the slimy cravings of someone who has read all of Lovecraft and needs something more.