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Fall of Cthulhu #1
Fall of Cthulhu, Vol. 1: The Fugue
Collecting the opening arc of the new smash-hit series that is taking fandom by storm Cy is an ordinary guy with a beautiful fiancee -- until his uncle's suicide changes his life forever. Consumed with discovering the motive behind his relative's sudden and painful death, he finds notes and scribblings about a nonsense word he doesn't recognize... Cthulhu. Obsessed, he seeks out answers to questions he should have never asked. A horrifying glimpse into a modern day Lovecraftian world filled with nightmares and excursions into Lovecraft's Dreamlands
132 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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Michael Alan Nelson
250 books100 followersMichael Alan Nelson grew up in a small Indiana farming community before moving to Los Angeles in 2002. He is the winner of the 2004 New Times 55 Fiction contest for his short-short "The Conspirators" and was awarded the 2011 Glyph Comics Award for Best Female Character for the character Selena from his series "28 Days Later." Michael is the author of the critically acclaimed comic series "Hexed," "Dingo," and "Fall of Cthulhu." His current ongoing titles include "Day Men" and the relaunch of the fan-favorite series "Hexed." His first prose novel, "Hexed: the Sisters of Witchdown" arrives May 5th, 2015. He lives in Los Angeles.
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February 1, 2017
Lovecraft hounds should be all over this. Others, maybe not so much. The Clive Barker crowd should dig it too. 4.5 stars.
December 10, 2019
A Fugue, in music, is a composition in which a short melody or phrase (the subject) is introduced by one part and successively taken up by others and developed by interweaving the parts. In psychiatry, it means a state or period of loss of awareness of one's identity, often coupled with flight from one's usual environment, associated with certain forms of hysteria and epilepsy.
Both definitions are applicable in this Lovecraftian inspired comic. A basic gist of the premise- while Cthulhu is likely the most recognized of the Lovecraftian myths, there are other entities who exist in this realm as well. This story covers the conflict between Old Gods, with humans caught in the middle.
Cy Morgan is a graduate student at Miskatonic University in Arkham, Massachusetts. He is having lunch with his fiance when he gets a surprise visit from his uncle Walt, who promptly kills himself in public. This leads Cy down a dark path of gathering information as to the motivation behind his uncle's death. His investigations lead him deep down the rabbit hole and he finds himself a pawn of their machinations.
The concept of the "fugue" is important in both senses of the definition. The story acts much in the way of the musical composition, with the subject gradually being introduced via an interweaving of the parts. It is also applicable in the psychiatrist sense, due to the damage done to normal people from exposure to the Old Gods.
The story is strong when it introduces the cool characters like Mr. Arkham, The Harlot or Nodens. The author was able to tell a good story set within the framework of the Lovecraftian universe. I rather enjoyed the story. The comic does suffer though from a dearth of quality art. As comics are a visual medium, the lack of competent art can truly bog down a story. The style makes for certain panels to be nearly indecipherable. That is a shame, since this is a story that could have been greatly enhanced by the ability to see what the hell is going on.
Piss poor art aside, the underlying story is quite good. I hear there are more of this series and I shall have to hunt them down. Let's hope the artist was changed.
Both definitions are applicable in this Lovecraftian inspired comic. A basic gist of the premise- while Cthulhu is likely the most recognized of the Lovecraftian myths, there are other entities who exist in this realm as well. This story covers the conflict between Old Gods, with humans caught in the middle.
Cy Morgan is a graduate student at Miskatonic University in Arkham, Massachusetts. He is having lunch with his fiance when he gets a surprise visit from his uncle Walt, who promptly kills himself in public. This leads Cy down a dark path of gathering information as to the motivation behind his uncle's death. His investigations lead him deep down the rabbit hole and he finds himself a pawn of their machinations.
The concept of the "fugue" is important in both senses of the definition. The story acts much in the way of the musical composition, with the subject gradually being introduced via an interweaving of the parts. It is also applicable in the psychiatrist sense, due to the damage done to normal people from exposure to the Old Gods.
The story is strong when it introduces the cool characters like Mr. Arkham, The Harlot or Nodens. The author was able to tell a good story set within the framework of the Lovecraftian universe. I rather enjoyed the story. The comic does suffer though from a dearth of quality art. As comics are a visual medium, the lack of competent art can truly bog down a story. The style makes for certain panels to be nearly indecipherable. That is a shame, since this is a story that could have been greatly enhanced by the ability to see what the hell is going on.
Piss poor art aside, the underlying story is quite good. I hear there are more of this series and I shall have to hunt them down. Let's hope the artist was changed.
March 15, 2009
I wanted to like this more than I did. The art was difficult to like at first, but grew on me. The lettering was sterile, and added nothing to the book. The writing itself at times captured some of the horror that Lovecraft was so good at evoking, but too often lapsed into wooden dialogue spoken by two-dimensional characters.
From the point of view of a Lovecraft fan who has actually read Lovecraft (I get the impression that this is increasingly not the case), I found this incarnation of the mythos to be uninspired and at times naive. The idea that Abdul al-Hazred and Nyarlathotep are hanging out 24/7 at an inn in Arkham is unintentionally comic. The one thing the book does really well is the Dreamlands, which is wonderfully weird and surreal, thanks in no small part to the art.
In the end, I found Fall of Cthulhu Vol. 1 a sometimes engaging horror story that entirely misses the point of Lovecraftian horror. Instead of gently nudging us toward an understanding of the cosmic nature of mythos horror, Nelson clubs us over the head with it.
April 24, 2022
You all know the story. You're trying to have a normal afternoon lunch with your girlfriend when your crazy uncle turns up and shoots himself in the face, begging you to stop 'him' before he does so. Everyone's been there, right?
I love the Cthulhu mythos - I'll admit to only really knowing the greatest hits of it all, but just the idea of these creatures beyond space and time and the horrors that people inflict on each other in order to win their favour is fascinating to me. This first volume explores the effect that the mythos has on our main character, Cy, as he slowly descends into insanity as he peels back the layers of the mystery surrounding his uncle's death.
There's definitely a lot more going on than meets the eye, and it's clear from the get-go that this is just one part of a much larger story (since there are another five volumes after this, I'm not surprised). But the pieces we do get tell a very interesting story, and the way that everything weaves together before coming to an oddly cyclical conclusion is well done. I'm definitely hooked to see what happens next.
My main issue was the artwork, however. The dream sequences from Andrew Ritchie were neat, giving me an off-kilter 90s Vertigo style vibe, but the rest of the artwork is from Jean Dzialowski, who manages to make everything feel like it's either unfinished or shown through some hazy fog. Character outlines are blurry, faces are ill-formed in anything less than a straight on POV shot, and other than the creepy Mr. Arkham, it's hard to tell any of the main characters apart. It really does detract from the storyline, because you'll sometimes spend a while deciphering an image instead of basking in the insanity or horror that it's meant to be invoking.
Despite some visual difficulties, Fall Of Cthulhu has already gotten its horrible, horrible tentacles into me. I just hope I can see what happens - if my brain's going to dribble out of my eye sockets, I'd at least like to know why.
I love the Cthulhu mythos - I'll admit to only really knowing the greatest hits of it all, but just the idea of these creatures beyond space and time and the horrors that people inflict on each other in order to win their favour is fascinating to me. This first volume explores the effect that the mythos has on our main character, Cy, as he slowly descends into insanity as he peels back the layers of the mystery surrounding his uncle's death.
There's definitely a lot more going on than meets the eye, and it's clear from the get-go that this is just one part of a much larger story (since there are another five volumes after this, I'm not surprised). But the pieces we do get tell a very interesting story, and the way that everything weaves together before coming to an oddly cyclical conclusion is well done. I'm definitely hooked to see what happens next.
My main issue was the artwork, however. The dream sequences from Andrew Ritchie were neat, giving me an off-kilter 90s Vertigo style vibe, but the rest of the artwork is from Jean Dzialowski, who manages to make everything feel like it's either unfinished or shown through some hazy fog. Character outlines are blurry, faces are ill-formed in anything less than a straight on POV shot, and other than the creepy Mr. Arkham, it's hard to tell any of the main characters apart. It really does detract from the storyline, because you'll sometimes spend a while deciphering an image instead of basking in the insanity or horror that it's meant to be invoking.
Despite some visual difficulties, Fall Of Cthulhu has already gotten its horrible, horrible tentacles into me. I just hope I can see what happens - if my brain's going to dribble out of my eye sockets, I'd at least like to know why.
January 4, 2021
R’lyeh Cool!
(Okay, please excuse the pun at the start!)
This was a delightfully creepy tale, and worth a read for any fans of the Cthulhu Mythos.
The dread creeps up on you page by page...
(Okay, please excuse the pun at the start!)
This was a delightfully creepy tale, and worth a read for any fans of the Cthulhu Mythos.
The dread creeps up on you page by page...
January 30, 2012
I feel like i am the only person who really liked this because i probably am. The 1st 6 collections as well as some of the other titles that sprang from this i just absolutely loved. The story is a little hard to cling onto at first since it moves relatively slow, but after you enter the Dreamlands things are surreal and slightly disturbing so it keeps you going. If you like mutant hellraiser-esque monstrosities and people panicking over a horrible apocalyptic demise then keep reading! It only gets better.
I found the characters pretty lovable: a rougue-esque/ sneeky goth girl, a scary bargaining wench with wicked taste, and a stylish saint of sacrifice, plus some regular joe schmoes for fun. And yes, there are over-the-top heroics from these characters. Is it believable? I don't know, if over-the-top black magic, a transcending hellish dimension, plus shit with tentacles sticking out isn't believable than neither is over-the-top heroics, so maybe you should GTFO of this book. Also, if you want a very serious read, perhaps this book isn't for you either, because its a FICTIONAL COMIC BOOK, so read at your own discretion.
Its also a great read on the muni too.
I found the characters pretty lovable: a rougue-esque/ sneeky goth girl, a scary bargaining wench with wicked taste, and a stylish saint of sacrifice, plus some regular joe schmoes for fun. And yes, there are over-the-top heroics from these characters. Is it believable? I don't know, if over-the-top black magic, a transcending hellish dimension, plus shit with tentacles sticking out isn't believable than neither is over-the-top heroics, so maybe you should GTFO of this book. Also, if you want a very serious read, perhaps this book isn't for you either, because its a FICTIONAL COMIC BOOK, so read at your own discretion.
Its also a great read on the muni too.
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September 29, 2019As a fan of weird fiction/cosmic horror, I've tried to read a fair amount of "Lovecraftian" fiction. I'm normally deeply disappointed with it. This is the first modern Cthulhu mythos story I've actually enjoyed. I didn't even have to worry about it. I'd just read The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath, so I was actually familiar with Nodens when he popped up.
Definitely recommend it for people who feel let down by the majority of Cthulhu stories. Looking forward to reading more.
Definitely recommend it for people who feel let down by the majority of Cthulhu stories. Looking forward to reading more.
December 11, 2008
Although this is somewhat blasphemous for implying there's a greater god than Cthulhu, this is a narrative that is well put together. This is actually very reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's Sandman series, at times.
July 17, 2008
A very dark and almost sandman-like quality to it, this graphic novel explores our modern world that is soon to merge with the world of Cthulu. Very interesting and I hope to read more of the series when it comes out.
March 1, 2012
Took me a while to get into it, but now I'm very intrigued. Very spooky ending. Plan to read more of the series.
April 28, 2023
2.5 ☆
This was the best on the whole thing, everything became so "superhero"-ish after that I got bored 🗿
This was the best on the whole thing, everything became so "superhero"-ish after that I got bored 🗿
July 23, 2024
oh my GODS!!!!! IM OBSESSED!!!! THIS IS SO GOOD!!!!!
when I initially saw that there was a Lovecraft based comic book series, I was SUPER skeptical because most Lovecraft inspired media typically does not properly embody the spirit of Lovecraft's works, but this is GOOD. it's not a direct adaptation of any specific Lovecraft story, but rather an original story in Lovecraft's world, and it's a great story that treats its inspiration with so much respect. it's not *just* tentacle monsters or *just* creepy cults or *just* a horror story with a reference to something Lovecraftian, but rather something that feels wholly original yet could fully take place within Lovecraft's mythos.
as someone who is nearly becoming THAT guy when it comes to Lovecraft (I'm almost 100% finished with reading his ENTIRE bibliography), this gets my stamp of approval.
the idea behind this series is a 10/10, but some small typos(?unsure if they're intention or not tho?) and some occasional troubles with readability in its messy art style hold it back just a bit. 8.5/10 overall.
when I initially saw that there was a Lovecraft based comic book series, I was SUPER skeptical because most Lovecraft inspired media typically does not properly embody the spirit of Lovecraft's works, but this is GOOD. it's not a direct adaptation of any specific Lovecraft story, but rather an original story in Lovecraft's world, and it's a great story that treats its inspiration with so much respect. it's not *just* tentacle monsters or *just* creepy cults or *just* a horror story with a reference to something Lovecraftian, but rather something that feels wholly original yet could fully take place within Lovecraft's mythos.
as someone who is nearly becoming THAT guy when it comes to Lovecraft (I'm almost 100% finished with reading his ENTIRE bibliography), this gets my stamp of approval.
the idea behind this series is a 10/10, but some small typos(?unsure if they're intention or not tho?) and some occasional troubles with readability in its messy art style hold it back just a bit. 8.5/10 overall.
October 30, 2020
Another (I thought this wasn't for me) seasonal horror selection I would normally have passed by. While I wasn't scared, I spent a good deal of time wondering what was going on. A re-read would likely help. But I enjoyed Vol 1. The art too is intriguing and (to my eyes) kind of innovative. Full disclosure, I know absolutely nothing about the Cthulhu mythos, so I felt I was in a good place with the main protagonist of the story. I plan to read Fall of Cthulhu, Vol. 2: The Gathering but maybe after a re-read of this volume.
January 25, 2023
An amazing first installment. I checked this and the next 5 volumes of Fall of Cthulhu today at the library and immediately devoured this first one. The art is beautiful and the dialogue is poetic without being cheesy. Something I also appreciate is that the word bubbles don't randomly italicize words the way many comics do (looking at you, Sandman). The plot is really ensnaring and I can't wait to continue. Seeing Cy, Connor, and Mr. Arkham interact with their separate but related agendas to summon/cease the summoning of Cthulhu has compelled me and I'm sure I won't sleep tonight until I've read all 6 volumes. If you're in an eldritch mood, please give these books a try.
September 8, 2021
I wish this had just been about silly Comic Book Villain Nyarlathotep successfully destroying this universe because every character in it is annoying. Hate how post-Lovecraft writers obsess over the mythos deities fighting each other like they're in some paltry human Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny but it gets even worse when the Outer Gods, the literal embodiments of concepts like time and space, are dragged down to the same level as Elder of Earth gods or even random inhabitants of the Dreamlands.
July 8, 2020
I started with vol 5 because that was the only book in the series that my local library had. The in media res made things really confusing, though it was nice to see how all the different characters started off and things fell into place when starting from the front. As someone whose introduction to the Cthulhu mythos started with Arkham Horror (then Eldritch Horror), it was nice to see all the Great Old Ones /Elder Gods appear.
December 16, 2023
Not gonna lie, I only read this as Hexed is in my top ten favourite comic series and this is where Lucifer was hatched. Did NOT disappoint. For anyone who loved Buffy or Supernatural or Charmed you will love this series. Nelson weaves super plots driven by interesting and funny characters that are easy to love and invest our time with. This series is a bit darker than Hexed but Definitely RECOMMEND!
July 24, 2017
Stop trying to read/understand the Necronomicon! It never ends well!
A very enjoyable descent into madness (with some really creepy trippy coloring of the "Dreamlands" sequences) of a young man whose uncle mysteriously kills himself after his return from a months-long sabbatical.
Tentacles feature, but only tangentially.
A very enjoyable descent into madness (with some really creepy trippy coloring of the "Dreamlands" sequences) of a young man whose uncle mysteriously kills himself after his return from a months-long sabbatical.
Tentacles feature, but only tangentially.
August 29, 2017
Pretty boring and inauthentic as far as Lovecraft adaptations go. There are characters and elements here that don't fit into the Lovecraft mythos in my opinion. Sure you have Cthulhu and Nodens and the Necronomicon, but they're placed in a fairly boring setting and plot. There's also an undercurrent of misogyny, in the form of demonizing women's sexuality, that I didn't particularly appreciate.
September 20, 2017
A horrifying book indeed, the artwork was well done with both the colors and the basic art technique and style changing as appropriate to amplify the story. The story was OK, very Lovecraftian, which means darker than hell. If I had a bone to pick it would be the Elder Gods and other critters make too much of an appearance which makes them seem too lightweight.
January 16, 2022
Though not immediately interested with the graphic style, the art style grew on me as the story went along. As for the story, the overall story was ok, but the dialing and characters were very one dimensional (and actually seemed to get more so as the story progressed). The story was slightly creepy and served as a good opener to the series (I hope)
December 16, 2017
Fall of Cthulhu is classic Lovecraftian inspired occult horror, told in a similar style to Neil Gaiman's Sandman, if Sandman were crossed with a YA novel.
It's eery and atmospheric. Like Sandman, it occurs on more than one plane of reality. Art styles change to reflect the reality in which the story is taking place. Murder, human sacrifice, suicide, and a mystery to solve haunt a young couple as they gradually begun to discover the existence and consequences of a Cthulhu cult at their back door.
Readers who enjoy occult horror comics like Sandman will likely enjoy this. I would recommend Neonomicon by Alan Moore to fans of Lovecraft before this book. I would recommend Sandman before this book to anyone who hasn't read either. Readers already familiar with the genre and well read will likely find this an adequately entertaining read.
It's eery and atmospheric. Like Sandman, it occurs on more than one plane of reality. Art styles change to reflect the reality in which the story is taking place. Murder, human sacrifice, suicide, and a mystery to solve haunt a young couple as they gradually begun to discover the existence and consequences of a Cthulhu cult at their back door.
Readers who enjoy occult horror comics like Sandman will likely enjoy this. I would recommend Neonomicon by Alan Moore to fans of Lovecraft before this book. I would recommend Sandman before this book to anyone who hasn't read either. Readers already familiar with the genre and well read will likely find this an adequately entertaining read.
August 2, 2023
Overall I really quite enjoyed this book, it has the same sort of feel to it as The Sandman or Hellblazer. The artwork definitely fits the tone of the story, and the writing, while a little wordy at times for my liking, is pretty good. I’ll definitely be coming back for the next volume!
October 25, 2020
really creepy read that shows only death follows those who get drawn into the cthulhu mysteries.
March 5, 2021
Weird in a good way
September 30, 2010
I can't remember where I first heard of this, whether it was a vendor catalog or whether I was searching the library catalog for things related to H.P. Lovecraft. Anyway, a graphic novel based on Lovecraft sounded pretty cool, and the cover art looked pretty creepy.
Inside, the story begins with the author of the Necromicon, hundreds of years ago. Flash forward to present day and an updating of the "Call of Cthulhu" story by Lovecraft. A young man's uncle has committed suicide, leaving the man, Cy, to find answers among the project he has been researching. Enough details differed or were changed in the updating of the story to confuse me. For example, the uncle lived at a hotel run by a Mr. Arkham, which in the Lovecraft story was a mental hospital. Cy's girlfriend keeps finding a decorated knife that seems to be looking at her. Cy travels into an alternate dreamland, where a Lady is at odds with a dangerous god of hunting. Cy discovers more and more about the strange Cthulhu cult his uncle seemed to be a part of.
The artwork was not great, and it was indistinct enough that I had a hard time following actions as more characters were introduced. I wished there were more references to the original story, because aside from the vague plot similarities there weren't many. I don't know where this "dreamland" came from and it seemed too similar to Neil Gaiman's Sandman's dream country (both in actual appearance and the art style). When I saw on the back cover that this was for "young teens and up" I was surprised, probably because of how many people are killed, although the deaths are not very graphic, and there's not much strong language. However, I feel like this would appeal more to adults, especially adults who have read Lovecraft.
Inside, the story begins with the author of the Necromicon, hundreds of years ago. Flash forward to present day and an updating of the "Call of Cthulhu" story by Lovecraft. A young man's uncle has committed suicide, leaving the man, Cy, to find answers among the project he has been researching. Enough details differed or were changed in the updating of the story to confuse me. For example, the uncle lived at a hotel run by a Mr. Arkham, which in the Lovecraft story was a mental hospital. Cy's girlfriend keeps finding a decorated knife that seems to be looking at her. Cy travels into an alternate dreamland, where a Lady is at odds with a dangerous god of hunting. Cy discovers more and more about the strange Cthulhu cult his uncle seemed to be a part of.
The artwork was not great, and it was indistinct enough that I had a hard time following actions as more characters were introduced. I wished there were more references to the original story, because aside from the vague plot similarities there weren't many. I don't know where this "dreamland" came from and it seemed too similar to Neil Gaiman's Sandman's dream country (both in actual appearance and the art style). When I saw on the back cover that this was for "young teens and up" I was surprised, probably because of how many people are killed, although the deaths are not very graphic, and there's not much strong language. However, I feel like this would appeal more to adults, especially adults who have read Lovecraft.
October 13, 2008
Although the aisles of our library are regularly haunted by Lovecraft acolytes, I’ve never really gotten into his stuff, but this wonderfully creepy graphic novel may change all that. Cy Morgan’s life starts to get seriously disturbing when his uncle walks up and, having lost his mind, proceeds to blow his brains out. His worldly goods, contained in a duffel bag, include a weird ceremonial knife that keeps eyeing Cy’s girlfriend , and other clues that lead Cy to inspect his uncle's rooms in the curious halls of Arkham house. What he finds secreted there behind a locked door is kind of shocking, but this is nothing to the strange dreams that carry Cy truly over into the darkside of unconscious reality. Drawn to contrast with the somber sketchiness of most of the panels, the twilit pastels of the Dreamlands and the disturbing surreal figures that he encounters there - most notably a gash-mouthed Harlot giantess that Freud would have a field day with - proceed to bleed through into Cy’s waking reality, and drawing him deeper and deeper into arcane mysteries with lethal ramifications in the waking world. There will be blood - lots of it. I can’t wait to see what new evils are revealed in the futherfurther installments of this series.
May 3, 2012
An interesting adaptation of Lovecraftian themes and tropes. The art might be off-putting to people more familiar with American super-hero comics, but it is excellent. The art style changes as the locations in the story change adding an interesting effect to the book as a whole. The horror is done well, and the creative team wisely stayed their hand from being too explicitly gory; they have clearly learned that less can be more. The body-horror is subtle, often only being shown at the end of a particular scene and then primarily hinting at the true carnage.
The story is also nicely done. It hits all of the major themes of Lovecraft without being slavishly adherent or a common pastiche. While the plot does drag at points, it does lead up to a satisfying conclusion that also leads into the next volume. The characters are believable and much more three-dimensional than most graphic novels. I actually had profound sympathy for the protagonist and his inevitable end was right on the money.
Anyone who likes Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos should take a look at this series. Those with extensive reading in the Lovecraft oeuvre will, of course, get more out of the book than the novice, but broad knowledge of HPL is not necessary for enjoyment.
The story is also nicely done. It hits all of the major themes of Lovecraft without being slavishly adherent or a common pastiche. While the plot does drag at points, it does lead up to a satisfying conclusion that also leads into the next volume. The characters are believable and much more three-dimensional than most graphic novels. I actually had profound sympathy for the protagonist and his inevitable end was right on the money.
Anyone who likes Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos should take a look at this series. Those with extensive reading in the Lovecraft oeuvre will, of course, get more out of the book than the novice, but broad knowledge of HPL is not necessary for enjoyment.
December 23, 2010
I wanted to dislike this book - from the first page of wavering art and gibbering dialogue, I wanted so badly to just toss this book away. But somehow it kept making me turn those pages, consuming this weird, compelling tale until I'm done and I want to read more. What the hell?
I don't know squat about Cthulhu mythos or Lovecraft - never have. I've always thought I *should* bone up on it as it keeps cropping up in my life, and I feel like it's one of those thing I *ought* to do. But in 40 years I never have, and I don't figure it's all that likely to happen soon.
But frankly, after reading this far (and likely going to read the next one too), I don't think I'll need to. Enough of the Cthulhu mythos has been woven into this tale - without feeling like a textbook or dissertation - and the protagonist knows as little as I do about where it's headed, that I kept up with what they're raving about and didn't feel either insulted or lost.
Weird - for a book I started out disliking so much, I'm intrigued and feeling lost without the next volume.
I don't know squat about Cthulhu mythos or Lovecraft - never have. I've always thought I *should* bone up on it as it keeps cropping up in my life, and I feel like it's one of those thing I *ought* to do. But in 40 years I never have, and I don't figure it's all that likely to happen soon.
But frankly, after reading this far (and likely going to read the next one too), I don't think I'll need to. Enough of the Cthulhu mythos has been woven into this tale - without feeling like a textbook or dissertation - and the protagonist knows as little as I do about where it's headed, that I kept up with what they're raving about and didn't feel either insulted or lost.
Weird - for a book I started out disliking so much, I'm intrigued and feeling lost without the next volume.
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