It's definitely a unique game. I just love the atmosphere they build up with so little. I've seen the log book flavor texts hundreds of times, but I still love them!
"On the horizon, a sickly yellow light glimmers for a moment, then fades."
"Far off, very far off, someone screams..."
"Where is everyone? Where did they go? ...they're here. They're here. You're not alone."
"Home. Warmly lit windows, company, peace. Thoughts of home come at the strangest times."
Just makes you feel so alone out there.
BTW, here's a great guide to some of the lore for those who never played Fallen London:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfile.../?id=397380502