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Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff
4.0

I lovveeeed this book and cannot wait to watch the TV Show. I felt like I was reading anthologies which I love. This is not a book on anthologies but different takes on different characters. There was something I enjoyed reading or found relatable in each chapter. The whole time I was not a fan of Samuel or Caleb Braithwhite. I found them both to be problematic. The Order of the Ancient Dawn was suspect to me in the beginning and my suspicions were warranted. I was not 100% on board with them. I was afraid for Atticus more times than I care to say. Atticus and his family were true fighters in my opinion. The story about Helen caused me to take a pause. I just needed to process what happened to her.

The following are the chapters and stories about what happened to Atticus and his family.

Lovecraft Country
Dreams of the Which House
Abdullah's Book
Hippolyto Disturbs the Universe
Jekyll in the Hyde Park
The Narrow Park
Horace and The Devil Doll
The Mark of Cain"

This is most definitely a book that I suggest you read before watching the TV show.