The Shirley Jackson Award-winning book from Victor LaValle is an anti-racist take on Lovecraft.
The Shirley Jackson Award-winning book from Victor LaValle is an anti-racist take on Lovecraft.
by Terrence O’BrienDec 28, 2025, 7:45 PM UTCTerrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.
Things that HP Lovecraft was good at: Creating a mythos. Building atmosphere.
Things that HP Lovecraft was bad at: Writing dialog. Creating compelling characters. Not being a racist.
As a fan of horror in general, I can’t pretend that Lovecraft isn’t an important touchstone. But
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