Nicholas’s Comments (group member since Jun 02, 2010)

Nicholas’s comments from the World of Cthulhu group.

That sounds so cool, being able to see "The Unnamable" in a real cemetery. Thanks for the tip Will, I would check that out if I had the chance.

A scientific expedition to the continent of Antarctica discovers something no human had ever seen. A seemingly endless horizon of monstrous mountains beyond which is madness. This was one of the best stories all around of Lovecraft that I had ever read. The story has a terrific build up, and quickly transfers into a high paced scientific investigation beyond anything humanity has ever discovered. A city of such ancient origins is discovered that holds secrets underneath that the finders wished they had never found. I thought that this tale was an incredible example of the writing talent of Lovecraft.

When you read this story did you think after that this was one of his best stories? Which part of this story did you like the most?

I read The Best of Lovecraft over the last semester of school. The Colour Out of Space was one of my favorites. Welcome to World of Cthulhu Steven.

This was a very interesting story written by Lovecraft. At no other time had he written from the perspective of a celebrity, Harry Houdini. This was not one of my personal favorites, but still a very well written story. This gives someone who has never been to the pyramids the feeling that they are walking among those ancient monstrosities. The terror builds extremely well in about half the story, the other half being a lot of build up to Harry actually getting to Egypt and then to the pyramids. When you were reading this story did you feel the same way?

The Unnamable is a terrificly terrifying story, short yet at the same time strikes the reader hard and quick. The story takes place in a graveyard, in Arkham, the town in which many of Lovecraft's stories take place. The narrator of the tale is confident in his search for the Unnamable beast that he believes to be a living creature at one time. The most surprising detail was when the author used the name two times at the end of the story, 'Carter'. I believe this to be a reference to Randolph Carter who was featured in many of the Dream Cycle stories. Do you who you as well believe this to be the character from all those previous tales?

The man named Randolph Carter plays an intricate role throughout the entire Dream Cycle. He appears in The Statement of Randolph Carter, The Silver Key, and Through the Gates of the Silver Key. As well as the immense tale The Dream Quest of the Unknown Kadath. This tale is a detailed visualization of a good portion of the dreamland that Lovecraft has created in his stories.

Randolph Carter goes on incredible quests all over the dreamland. And eventually the full truth of his identity was revealed in Through the Gates of the Silver Key.

Which of these stories did you enjoy to read the most? Why do you believe Lovecraft continuously used Randolph Carter in these most important journeys of The Dream Cycle?

This story took me several days to get through, not because it was extremely tough to read, rather because this was one of Lovecraft's longest tales. The story starts off with a man trying to find what happened to an ancestor. A journey that once began, poor Charles could never stop. He was unknowingly thrown into a world of wizards, grave digging, strange chemical experiments, and creatures so bizarre and out of this world, no other than Lovecraft could have created.

My favorite part of this story was when the doctor was searching through the dark caverns under the house. The narration in this section of the story kept me enthralled up to the very end, leaving me terrified at what would happen to Charles, his father, and the doctor trying to help the boy.

Which part of this story is your favorite?

I started this group to have discussions about Lovecraft's writing and the tremendous influence he had on authors over the years. As well as getting more people interested in Lovecraft, who might not have previously heard of this master of horror.

How long have you been reading Lovecraft?

The story Pickman's Model is one of my personal favorites of Lovecraft. The terror builds continuously as the reader goes through the story. This all leads up to a fantastic ending that leaves many questions behind after the story is completed. The same as the unique author usually leaves his stories. After finishing this tale I have felt differently about going into any basement.

What questions have you had after reading one of Lovecraft's stories? What things have you read by H. P. Lovecraft that has changed the way you look at certain places or situations?

I have finished reading Lovecraft's Dream Quest. This was one of my favorite stories that I have read by Lovecraft. To me it is amazing how he was able to connect so many of his stories through this one tale. One of my favorite parts was when the Cat of Ulthar rose up against the Zoogs.
Which part was your favorite?