Lovecraft Country
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Narrated by:
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Kevin Kenerly
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By:
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Matt Ruff
About this listen
Chicago, 1954. When his father, Montrose, goes missing, 22-year-old army veteran Atticus Turner embarks on a road trip to New England to find him, accompanied by his uncle George - publisher of The Safe Negro Travel Guide - and his childhood friend Letitia. On their journey to the manor of Mr. Braithwhite - heir to the estate that owned one of Atticus’ ancestors - they encounter both mundane terrors of white America and malevolent spirits that seem straight out of the weird tales George devours.
At the manor, Atticus discovers his father in chains, held prisoner by a secret cabal named the Order of the Ancient Dawn - led by Samuel Braithwhite and his son Caleb - which has gathered to orchestrate a ritual that shockingly centres on Atticus. And his one hope of salvation may be the seed of his - and the whole Turner clan’s - destruction.
An imaginative blend of magic, power, hope, and freedom that stretches across time, touching diverse members of two Black families, Matt Ruff's Lovecraft Country is a devastating kaleidoscopic portrait of racism - the terrifying spectre that continues to haunt us today.
2017, World Fantasy Awards Best Novel, Short-listed
©Matt Ruff 2017 (P)2018 Macmillan Digital AudioCritic reviews
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- Thue Eriksen
- 07-27-21
Not especially Lovecraftian
The book features some intercommected stories and the way racism is portrayed is unnerving and very well done. It is however not especially Lovecraftian in my opinion but a well done story.
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- Magdalena
- 09-17-20
Awesome
Definitely entertaining. Well written and-read as well.
You have to be in the right frame of mind for certain books.
The timing was right for this one. I had to continue listening until the end
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- Myers
- 06-13-20
Not Lovecraft country
I’m sure I’m not the only one to mention this, but borrowing of the name Lovecraft does not mean that this has anything to do with the Lovecraft mythos.
Nothing. A little disappointing if that’s what you’re looking for. But otherwise a good book.
Disappointing though.
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- T.T
- 02-18-19
Excellent
Enthralling story, exciting premise and fantastic narration. I highly recommend this author and narrator, money well spent.
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- szecstom
- 07-01-21
Fun and educational!
To me this book illustrates the racial horror of mid century america brilliantly. Didn't get a lot of Lovecraft other than some general themes, but honestly it is better for it. Lovecraft could never write this well anyway. Time to get go get mad about the HBO adaptation now.
Also I LOVED the narrator. Great work!
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