Lovecraft Country is not a true story. It is a creative blend of horror, science - fiction, and historical themes. While it might touch on real - world issues such as racism, the overall narrative is filled with supernatural elements that are not based on real events. For example, the various monsters and magical powers in the story are fictional constructs.
The key elements often include the sense of cosmic horror that Lovecraft is known for. There are eldritch monsters, strange and otherworldly locations. The protagonists often find themselves in situations that defy normal human understanding, facing ancient and malevolent forces that are far beyond our comprehension.
Atticus Freeman is one of the main characters. He is a young African - American man who plays a central role in the story's exploration of both the real - world issues like racism and the supernatural horrors.
Well, family is a significant theme too. The characters' relationships within their families are complex. They rely on each other while dealing with the external threats, both the human - made ones like racism and the supernatural ones. And there's the theme of heritage, exploring the African - American heritage and how it ties in with the strange events they encounter.