Histoires incroyables, Tome II by Jules Lermina
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Jules Lermina might not be a household name today, but in his time, he was spinning tales that blurred the line between science and the supernatural. 'Histoires Incroyables, Tome II' is a collection of these short stories, each one a self-contained puzzle box of mystery and imagination.
The Story
There isn't one single plot, but a series of fascinating 'what if' scenarios. One story follows an inventor who creates a chronoscope, a machine to view the future, and is horrified by what he sees. Another deals with a painter whose portrait seems to hold a malevolent life of its own. Throughout the book, ordinary people stumble into extraordinary and often terrifying situations, usually because they dared to look a little too closely at the world's hidden rules.
Why You Should Read It
Lermina's genius is in his atmosphere. He builds tension not with gore, but with a creeping sense of wrongness. His characters are driven by believable passions—ambition, love, scientific zeal—that lead them straight into the uncanny. Reading this feels like uncovering a secret history of strange ideas. It's a direct line to the kinds of stories that kept people up at night in the 19th century, wondering if the new age of science might open doors best left closed.
Final Verdict
This is a perfect pick for fans of classic speculative fiction who want to explore beyond the usual English-language giants. If you enjoy the eerie vibes of Poe, the scientific curiosity of early sci-fi, or even the modern 'weird tale' vibe of authors like Jeff VanderMeer, you'll find a kindred spirit in Lermina. It's a captivating, sometimes chilling, look at the shadows cast by the dawn of the modern world.
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Melissa Perez
1 year agoIf you enjoy this genre, the atmosphere created is totally immersive. Highly recommended.
Jessica Williams
6 months agoWow.
David Davis
1 week agoGood quality content.