jdcorley 's review for:

Children of Lovecraft by Ellen Datlow
4.0
dark reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Quite a mix between the traditional Lovecraft tale and the darkly fantastic which have somewhat overtaken the tribute field in the last decade. Some (Barron in particular) are just a sluice of whatever they can think of, but most (including a harrowing descent into a decrepit mine) are both sympathetic and chilling. A truly excellent collection, well curated.