The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by H.P. Lovecraft

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

Dream Cycle

H.P. Lovecraft

176 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A young intellectual is lured to his doom through his obsession with his ancestor, a reputed necromancer. Never published in Lovecraft's lifetime, this is the iconic author's most powerful exploration of an inquisitive mind overwhelmed by the dark...

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Community Reviews Summary of 884 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 83%
tense 55%
adventurous 18%
challenging 14%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
emotional 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 32%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 22% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.88

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