The Shadow Over Innsmouth
Written by H. P. Lovecraft
Narrated by Phil Reynolds
4.5/5
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H. P. Lovecraft
Renowned as one of the great horror-writers of all time, H.P. Lovecraft was born in 1890 and lived most of his life in Providence, Rhode Island. Among his many classic horror stories, many of which were published in book form only after his death in 1937, are ‘At the Mountains of Madness and Other Novels of Terror’ (1964), ‘Dagon and Other Macabre Tales’ (1965), and ‘The Horror in the Museum and Other Revisions’ (1970).
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Readers find this title to be a good introduction to H.P. Lovecraft's work. They appreciate the diary format and how it helps them understand references in movies and videogames. The horror essence is well captured in this beautifully narrated story. Some readers are highly impressed with the author's writing skills. However, there is a minor complaint about the mispronunciation of the titular town's name. Overall, readers enjoy the varied voice work and atmospheric storytelling, making this their favorite Lovecraft story so far.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Perhaps bother learning how to correctly pronounce the name of the titular town.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is my first foray into H.P.'s work, and wow, good stuff. I like that it is written as a diary.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5There are three audio book versions. This one is narrated best.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very much enjoyed this reading of the story. Phil Reynolds did a great job narrating, and providing varied voice work when the story called for it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Q w e r t y u I t 5
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lovecraft at his best! Now I understand all the references in movies and videogames. All the escence of his horror is contained in this title. Also its beautifully read. Im shure Ill remember this story for a long time.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5First time I've come across the author and I'm highly impressed, what a wordsmith ?
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wonderfully read. This atmospheric and mysterious story is my so-far Lovecraft favourite, having only read The Color out of Space and At the Mountains of Madness.