The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H.P. Lovecraft

The Shadow Over Innsmouth

H.P. Lovecraft with Phil Reynolds

2 hours, 51 minutes • first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

 Considered to the be one of most influential American authors, Howard Philip Lovecraft is synonymous with some of the best fantasy and horror fiction of the 20th century, second only to Edgar Allan Poe.  Innsmouth is a dilapidated seaside town wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,490 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 85%
tense 64%
adventurous 24%
challenging 11%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 25%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 17% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.86

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