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Jun 10, 2016lukasevansherman rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
As a huge fan of weird tale master H.P. Lovecraft (even as I'm repulsed by his racism), I was really excited for this novel, which transports Lovecraft land to 1950s Jim Crow America. Its novelty is taking a pulp-like plot (which were often written by men with less than progressive views on race and women) and infusing it with a social and political awareness that is often lacking in genre fiction. It's a great idea and while I enjoyed it, I wish it had been a little more successful in blending the two ideas. Still, this is a great read for fans of genre fiction who want something a little different. Great cover too. Cthulthu gives it two screaming tentacles up.