37 pages 1 hour read

H. P. Lovecraft

At the Mountains of Madness

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1936

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H. P. Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness masterfully blends chilling atmosphere with cosmic horror, creating an eerie, unforgettable setting. Critics praise its intricate world-building and suspenseful narrative. However, some find the prose dense and the pacing uneven. Overall, it’s a seminal work for horror aficionados seeking intellectual terror.

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Who Should Read At the Mountains of Madness?

Readers who enjoy eerie, atmospheric horror and eldritch mysteries will be captivated by H. P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness. Fans of Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein will appreciate the blending of scientific exploration with dark, cosmic horror.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Action / Adventure
American Literature
Topics
Anthropology
Military / War
Science / Nature
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Natural World: Space & The Universe
Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos