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Lovecraft Country
by Matt Ruff
I hopped on Libby in search of a spooky audiobook for the season. I nearly passed by this because Lovecraft is in the title and I have feelings. BUT the title was familiar. A little Google reminded me that Jordan Peele is creating a tv series with the same name. In fact, his new series is being adapted from this book! If you like Peele's movies Get Out and Us then you will enjoy reading this.
The author takes on the terror of living during the Jim Crow era and mixes it with supernatural terrors like weird cults, Lovecraftian monsters, portals, and ghosts. Atticus Turner returns to Chicago after he receives a mysterious note from his estranged father. Upon returning to his hometown he discovers that his father has gone missing. He and his uncle go off in search of the elder Turner and launch a fantastical adventure. This book is a collection of short stories that complete the overall narrative.
Some of the biggest frights come from the indignities of living while black during this era. However there is some humor laced throughout. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it; I definitely recommend. I look forward to seeing the adaption when it airs next year.
The author takes on the terror of living during the Jim Crow era and mixes it with supernatural terrors like weird cults, Lovecraftian monsters, portals, and ghosts. Atticus Turner returns to Chicago after he receives a mysterious note from his estranged father. Upon returning to his hometown he discovers that his father has gone missing. He and his uncle go off in search of the elder Turner and launch a fantastical adventure. This book is a collection of short stories that complete the overall narrative.
Some of the biggest frights come from the indignities of living while black during this era. However there is some humor laced throughout. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it; I definitely recommend. I look forward to seeing the adaption when it airs next year.