37 pages 1 hour read

H. P. Lovecraft

At the Mountains of Madness

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1936

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Before You Read

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In At the Mountains of Madness by H. P. Lovecraft, geologist William Dyer recounts a disastrous Antarctic expedition to deter future explorations. The team discovers an ancient, non-human city and revives Old Ones, triggering a series of horrific events. Dyer and a student, Danforth, escape a Shoggoth and see a vision that drives Danforth insane.

Reviews & Readership

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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.

Who should read this

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.

RecommendedReading 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