Were Ligotti a less capable writer, this same theme told in repeated variations and always by a first person narrator would soon get tedious. Even so, unless you're a die-hard Lovecraft fan, you might be advised not to read this straight through, but to sample it one tale at a time at spaced intervals. Sort of like really good chocolate: eat too much at once and you get sick. Also, if you're prone to depression, you might be advised to stay away altogether, as even a little of this isn't going to improve your state of mind.