The Thing on the Doorstep by H.P. Lovecraft

The Thing on the Doorstep

H.P. Lovecraft

56 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror science fiction short stories adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Daniel Upton explains that he has killed his best friend, Edward Derby, and that he hopes his account will prove that he is not a murderer. He begins by describing Derby's life and career. Derby had been interested in the occult even as a very you...

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Community Reviews Summary of 713 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 88%
tense 54%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
challenging 8%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 36% | Character: 18% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.98

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