An Enjoyably Rich Collection

Where does The Book of Cthulhu II rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very highly indeed. I really enjoy books that take a variety of perspectives on a certain subject, or in this case mythos, and does strange and interesting things with it.

What other book might you compare The Book of Cthulhu II to, and why?

Possibly World War Z for the variety of perspectives on a central subject. The idea of humanity reacting, or indeed ignoring, a terrible event is prevalent in both books as well as seeing people's very human reactions to events.

What about Teresa DeBerry and Fleet Cooper ’s performance did you like?

Both did a fantastic job in adapting their performances to the very different stories. Quite often it is easy to forget there are only two performers.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Very much so. With each story taking a different perspective and being so well written you can't help but empathise with the characters. For some stories the author and you are laughing at what the poor characters are going through, others the world created makes you feel extremely uncomfortable... extremely.

Any additional comments?

With a wide range of authors contributing to this collection there are some fantastic stories to amuse, bemuse and confuse. Each story takes the tried and tested mythos and does some very interesting things with it. I highly recommend this book just for the fantastic variety of stories and how well they are performed.

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Warning - dodgy attempts at British accent.

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Get British actors to do the British voices.

What three words best describe Teresa DeBerry and Fleet Cooper ’s voice?

Neither of them should ever be allowed to attempt a British accent again - . Over emphasised consonants and long drawn out vowels - quite often the wrong ones, all over the place

Any additional comments?

I did enjoy the book, but it does ruin the mood when you keep laughing at the weird pronunciation on the stories that were done in a cod-British accent

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why part 2 first?

What did you like best about this story?

liked the verity of story stiles think my favorite was the attack on innsmath but liked most of em

Have you listened to any of Teresa DeBerry and Fleet Cooper ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

not caught any of there other works but they both read the stories well as the other reviewer said you forget there is only 2 of em

Any additional comments?

very good book well read and a good long listen that is always good I'd advise it for any lovecraft fan the stories are varied and take the mythos in some interesting directions

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Genius!

Simply the best of modern Cthulhu.
A definite must read. Superb, brilliant and other supeerlativess (all of them).

Astounding read of suspense and horror

A nice collection and tribute to Mr. Lovecraft. Its been a while since I enjoyed so many different stories with varying morbid details along with suspense and horror. The narration and the pace of the book was brilliant and engaging

Great stuff.

i listen to a lot of Lovecraft based stories...in fact i have ran out of them to listen too on audible:-(
I have listened too this set of tales four times now. its the best set of stories i have listened too by far. The narrators, especially the male narrator are great. Some of the stories stay with you and demand another listen.

great book

excellent book from the dark origins HP Lovecraft started years ago. of your a fan of the mythos give this book a listen

Overall enjoyable...

Overall enjoyable... Well, duh...
Some of the stories are really really good, and a couple are...easily forgettable...

I would, and have, recommend this to anyone who enjoy Mythos stories.

R E Lockhart edits another amazing anthology

As with the book of cthulhu 1, this second anthology of lovecraftian tales edited by Ross e Lockhart gets my five stars. I only wish his third volume Cthulhu fhtagn was available as an audiobook. having read the print versions of all three I can honestly say that listening to the audio version really added to my enjoyment of each story. The selection of stories is good and the readers are wonderful . I'd go as far as saying the interpretation by the narrators is perfect they show a real understanding of the tales and I have listened to each many times. These collections are a worthy addition to the canon .

more please.

Please can we have more audiobook versions of other cthulhu mythos anthologys as there are very few. use this as a model on how to do it right.

as I've said my only complaint is that I need more of the same. ☺

perfect