256 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781464213717
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Publication date: 03 August 2021
Description
The King in Yellow is a book of short stories by American writer Robert W. Chambers, first published in 1895. The book is named after a play with the same title which recurs as a motif through some of the stories.The first half of the book feature...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,214 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 33%
challenging 20%
reflective 19%
emotional 16%
sad 13%
adventurous 11%
funny 8%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 32% | Character: 19% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, AbleismModerate
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Racial slursMinor
Racism, Antisemitism, Grief
256 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781464213717
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Publication date: 03 August 2021
Description
The King in Yellow is a book of short stories by American writer Robert W. Chambers, first published in 1895. The book is named after a play with the same title which recurs as a motif through some of the stories.The first half of the book feature...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,214 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 33%
challenging 20%
reflective 19%
emotional 16%
sad 13%
adventurous 11%
funny 8%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 32% | Character: 19% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, AbleismModerate
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Racial slursMinor
Racism, Antisemitism, Grief