This module is wonderful. I ran it for a group which included several first time gamers, and despite having multiple level 1 characters, I found I had to scale it very little. With 7 people and an average party level of 2 I actually found myself adjusting the difficulty slightly UP in some areas.
If you're a fan of H.P. Lovecraft and other Weird Fiction authors, this is a fantastically fun adventure with a lot of surprises waiting. I had a lot of fun describing the scenery and watching the faces around the table respond in shock, horror, awe, and excitement at various times. Dungeons and Dragons games can be full of wonder and excitement and amazing things without needing a lich or demon lord- low level play can (and should) be just as marvelous. I think this module delivers that in a tight, easy package you can absolutely complete in a single session.
If you're tired of low level games where your party investigates the spooky basement of a tavern and fights a giant rat, then I recommend this product. It's got some great surprises up its sleeve and is a fantastic way to kick off a Tomb of Annihilation game, but my table had so much fun I ran the other 2 parts of the Squamous Writhings trilogy afterwards.
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