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At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft

4.0

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H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness is a must read for sci-fi horror/cosmic horror fans. Despite Lovecraft's problematic aspects, he is a father of the genre and the influence of his works is undeniable. That being said, the scientific reporting style of this story and outdated (early 20th century) language made it a bit slow to get through at times, but overall enjoyable. If I learned one thing, it's that the man loves the word "cyclopean." This rating is based on influence and ingenuity, not necessarily a top read for me.