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This is a bit of a white lie because I really only read the first 100 pages and was satisfied. But if you want to explore Lovecraftian tropes in the Jim Crow south (and you do! You just don't know it yet) this is a good read.
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May 19, 2020
Christina
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So, this book kept popping up on recommendation shelves for me, and I never really took notice because I had friends that were big into H.P. Lovecraft but I wasn't all that into him (although now I am pretty intrigued). I have to admit what finally got me to read the book was the trailer for the HBO series that is coming out later this year and I am so glad I did! This book was fantastic. I am not going to say too much because I think you all just should read it, but it was H.P. Lovecraft mythos
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This was a powerful story, I admit, It was not ANYTHING like I expected. A great tale about the past, racism, and most importantly family.
With a touch of magic...
With a touch of magic...
Well done revisionist horror.
Apr 20, 2015
Jennifer
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Jul 18, 2017
Jeff James
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Sep 28, 2018
Beth
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Jan 15, 2019
Beth
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