It’s Halloween! That means it’s time for…
I bet you thought I was going to say candy. Hah! It’s the end of the month, so it’s time to gather up everyone’s thoughts on our monsters. To refresh everyone’s memories, this year we had H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu (my choice, and admittedly, a bad one) duking it out against H.G. Wells’s Dr. Moreau (Heather’s choice).
So we’ve had all month to read the books (okay, short stories) and post our reviews and declare our winners (for those who read both). Here’s the gang who read my choice (for a round-up of the Dr. Moreau reviews, please pop over to Heather’s blog):
- Trisha, who actually wanted it to be longer
- Kailana, who I know read it, but damned if I can find her thoughts on it (sorry!)
- Nick, who included a most awesome pic of Cthulhu
- Srivalli, who points out how inspirational Cthulhu has been
- Bev, who is a traitor
- Erin, who resorted to definitions (which is totally awesome)
- Heather, my lovely co-host, who, OF COURSE, liked her choice better
- me, who just wants the slippers
Thanks to everyone who joined us this year…I’ll try to pick a better (worse?) monster next year. Consensus seems to be that Cthulhu was a pretty scary slimeball, even if Lovecraft kinda sucked as a writer. Wells turned out to be (mostly) the preferred author, although some of us felt he was just as uninspiring as Lovecraft. It was kind of a bad year for monsters. Sorry Charlies.
But, as promised, one lucky participant shall receive this lovely parting gift:
Drumroll please…
Trisha! Yay! Look for this cutie to arrive in your mailbox soon (slime not included).
Yay Trisha! (But what the hell is that thing?)
Sandy´s last [type] ..A few squirm-worthy movies for your Halloween
It sounds like it was pretty much a toss up between the monsters this year, and I have to say, that doll is pretty awesome! I need one for myself! Happy Halloween!
zibilee´s last [type] ..Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion — 256 pgs
YAY for Trisha!!
Care´s last [type] ..BAD GIRLS don’t die
Hurray for Trisha!
And, sorry, softdrink, I just couldn’t vote for the quivering mass of green jello. Reminded me of the Bill Cosby routine with Chicken Heart and Bill smearing jello all over the kitchen floor so the Chicken Heart couldn’t get him.
Bev@My Reader’s Block´s last [type] ..It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
my husband has tried to read lovecraft several times without success. what would be a good ‘starter’ one for him? seems like you had fun with dueling monsters. is it only an october thing? if not, who’s on tap for next time?
natalie @book, line, and sinker´s last [type] ..Happy Halloween
I’ve not read Lovecraft but am happy to know that my baseless assumption that he’s not a great writer is correct.
stacybuckeye´s last [type] ..Scariest Character Results, RIP, and another winner
I suck. I think I read the first three chapters and then… Well, I have good excuses but next year I’ll do better.
Trish´s last [type] ..Maman’s Homesick Pie – Donia Bijan
Kailana did read it, but she got a bit behind and hasn’t reviewed either yet.
Kailana´s last [type] ..October in Review
I did read the Cthulhu one, and was definitely underwhelmed. I read reviews on Goodreads and expected it to scare the crap out of me. I think the re-telling of a re-telling kind of ruins the supposed suspense. I don’t know. It didn’t seem like a horror story to me, but Cthulhu was a creepy monster, I’ll give Lovecraft that.
Kristi´s last [type] ..Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
When that doll came in the mail (just yesterday), I actually screeched. I LOVE IT! And it will be The Floppy Alienette’s first dollie; although I will be keeping it at a safe distance from drool and puke (spit up makes it sound too cute). Thank you so much!
Trisha´s last [type] ..Book Review: The Ruins of Gorlan