I think that I’m on a Lovecraftian kick. I think that is has to do with my fan-story that I just can’t get right. I’m stuck. So, I’ve been reading other fan-stories to see how others have handled their obsession with Lovecraft’s Mythos. I have lots of books that I’ve only cracked once. So, I pulled out Songs of Cthulhu: Tales of the Spheres Beyond Sound and looked though the table of contents, “Yog-Sothoth, Superstar” caught my attention.I loved this story. It was quick and well written. The style was not the typical third person removed observer that most Mythos uses. This story is completely written in documents, faxes, letters, phone calls, and new broadcasts. These documents give the reader a good lens into the action.
The story is about a play called “Lovecraft, I Love You.” This play is being produced by The Arkham Board of Directors. Everyone who works on the play feels like it is doomed to fail. The Director even tries to leave the play; he did not read his contract close enough and soon mysteriously disappears. However, despite everyone’s fears, the play is a smashing success and the original cast CD is top of the charts.
After a few performances, New York begins to experience earthquake-like tremors. These tremors increase in frequency and strength each time the play take the stage. Soon, there is something, something big ringing up from the harbor.
This is a really good story. I recommend it to anyone, but specifically to fans.
Monteleone, Thomas F. “Yog-Sothoth, Superstar.” Songs of Cthulhu: Tales of the Spheres Beyond Sound. Ed. Stephen Mark Rainey. Hayward: Chaosium, 2001. p 201 - 211
2 comments:
I know you don't usually review novels, but have you tried The Mall of Cthulhu? It looked fun.
I have it bookmarked in one of my Amazon lists. I like free shipping, but it says it takes 3-6 weeks for delivery. I want to read it. I want it bad. I forgot who reviewed, where I saw it first. I will get to it soon.
Ia! Ia! Cthulhu Fa'tan!
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