The Call of Cthulhu

H. P. Lovecraft

Oct 2016 · The Floating Press

About this ebook

In one of his most acclaimed short stories, horror genius H.P. Lovecraft unspools an eerie tale about an ancient cult-like religious practice that has persisted in rural backwaters and isolated communities up through the twentieth century. Stringing together a number of isolated incidents that occurred across America and around the world, the tale concludes with a terrifying encounter with what may be the fearsome beast at the center of the cult.

Ratings and reviews

Fantastic and ever descriptive, however very unapologetically anti-climactic. *spoiler* Although the great beast Cthulhu is only seen in memoirs and previously recorded script. It still has a final battle with sailor Johansson, the battle is short and the beast seems easily overcame especially compared to the descriptions of size, and power. This immense being from a foreign star is fought back to his sunken city buy a single man on a steam yacht. This ending proved to be a little more than upsetting for me

This story is great, H.P lovecraft is the master of macabre, he really nailed the deranged perspectives of his character... I would recommend this book 13+

H.P. Lovecraft is absolutely amazing. The way his words form the horror that is Cthulu in your head as you read, piece by piece, is absolutely astounding. I love it!