46 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781499390841
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 08 May 2014
Description
While this story is often regarded as Lovecraft's worst story, it was the basis for the movie RE-ANIMATOR, so it can't be all bad. On top of that, this story introduced Miskatonic University, so it has that going for it, too. Lovecraft wrote the s...
Community Reviews Summary of 516 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 55%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 34% | Plot: 31% | Character: 28% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Death, Body horrorModerate
Murder, Child death, Racial slurs
46 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781499390841
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 08 May 2014
Description
While this story is often regarded as Lovecraft's worst story, it was the basis for the movie RE-ANIMATOR, so it can't be all bad. On top of that, this story introduced Miskatonic University, so it has that going for it, too. Lovecraft wrote the s...
Community Reviews Summary of 516 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 55%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 34% | Plot: 31% | Character: 28% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Death, Body horrorModerate
Murder, Child death, Racial slurs