The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft

The Call of Cthulhu

H.P. Lovecraft

26 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror mystery science fiction short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

The Call of Cthulu, the tale of a horrifying underwater monster coming to life and threatening mankind, is H.P. Lovecraft's most famous and most widely popular tale, spawning an entire mythology, with the power to strike terror into the hearts of ...

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Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 84%
tense 54%
adventurous 28%
challenging 15%
reflective 5%
sad 3%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 26%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 16% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.71

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