The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft

The Call of Cthulhu

H.P. Lovecraft

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Description

The Call of Cthulhu, the tale of a horrifying underwater monster coming to life and threatening mankind, is H. P. Lovecraft's most famous and most widely popular tale, spawning an entire mythology, with the power to strike terror into the hearts o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,121 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
mysterious 86%
tense 51%
adventurous 32%
challenging 14%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 26%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | A mix: 9% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.63

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