Comments on: The Cthul-Who?

By: J.S. Peyton

J.S. Peyton — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:45:42 +0000

I've never read any of his novels. I've tried reading Stardust, but I just couldn't get into for it for some reason. I don't think I was in the right mood to read it, so I haven't given up yet. Maybe after that, I'll get to Neverwhere. Have you read Stardust?

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:21:44 +0000

Gaiman’s short stories are good, but his novels are amazing. I very much recommend Neverwhere – it’s my favorite by him and it is set underneath the streets of London.

By: J.S. Peyton

J.S. Peyton — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:22:09 +0000

Chartroose: Really? The Flying Spaghetti Monster descends from the Great Old Ones? Now I’ve gotta read up on this Cthulhu Mythos, because once, long ago, I was touched by His noodley appendage.

By: J.S. Peyton

J.S. Peyton — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:18:13 +0000

Jessebird: I’ not sure if “Raw Shark Texts” has a chance. I’ve heard so many good things about it from just about everyone who’s read it that I’m sure my expectations are unreasonable high. As for “Jaws” – you know I just might do that. If only to watch my two favorite scenes: the very beginning when the skinny-dipping girl gets it, and the one at the end when, after the Sheriff sees how big the shark is, says “We’re gonnna need a bigger boat.”

By: chartroose

chartroose — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:01:37 +0000

Yeah, you should read Lovecraft. Even though his writing is kind of heavy-handed, it’s worth it. “Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos” are good stories to read if you want to find out more about the Great Old Ones. I think the Flying Spaghetti Monster’s father is probably Cthulhu!

By: Jessebird

Jessebird — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:21:54 +0000

Oh – could you delete one of these comments? Preferably the first one… Thanks!

By: Jessebird

Jessebird — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:21:16 +0000

I know what you mean, but I would recommend reading something by rather than about Lovecraft. My personal favourite is “At the Mountains of Madness”, a wonderfully old-fashioned adventure-tale with that special Lovecraft-touch. When you have read it, you should know enough about Lovecraft’s world and myths…
By the way: I see you are currently reading (among others) “The Raw Shark Texts”! I loved this book! Hope you will enjoy it as much as I did! (If you get the chance, watch “Jaws” before reading it…)