The Call of Cthulhu and Other Stories by H.P. Lovecraft

The Call of Cthulhu and Other Stories

H.P. Lovecraft

224 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror mystery science fiction short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

H.P. Lovecraft marries creeping horror and colossal fantasy in his gothic tales. These brilliant narratives show humanity confronted with ineffable creatures and grim geographies, as individuals lift the veil to discover hidden realities.This coll...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,654 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 84%
tense 54%
adventurous 28%
challenging 15%
reflective 6%
sad 3%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 26%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 16% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

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