The Whisperer in Darkness: Collected Stories Volume One by H.P. Lovecraft

The Whisperer in Darkness: Collected Stories Volume One

Tales of Mystery & the Supernatural

H.P. Lovecraft

384 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Selected and Introduced by M.J. Elliott.That is not dead that can eternal lie And with strange aeons even death may die Millenia ago, the Old Ones ruled our planet. Since that time, they have but slumbered. But when a massive sea tremor brings the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 92%
adventurous 71%
tense 50%
challenging 42%
reflective 14%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 15% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 15%

Average rating

3.67

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