The Lurking Fear by H.P. Lovecraft

The Lurking Fear

H.P. Lovecraft

22 pages first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

H. P. Lovecraft was one of the greatest horror writers of all time. His seminal work appeared in the pages of legendary Weird Tales and has influenced countless writer of the macabre. This is one of those stories.

Community Reviews Summary of 389 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 86%
tense 63%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
emotional 9%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 31%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | Character: 13% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.51

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