352 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408675830
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hazen Press
Publication date: 29 February 2008
Description
This book contains Robert W. Chambers 1895 collection of short stories, "The King in Yellow." The first half of this volume contains a number of well-received stories of the weird and strange, and the volume has been hailed as a milestone in the f...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,300 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
tense 34%
challenging 23%
reflective 17%
emotional 14%
sad 13%
adventurous 9%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, AbleismModerate
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Racial slursMinor
Racism, Antisemitism, Grief
352 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408675830
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hazen Press
Publication date: 29 February 2008
Description
This book contains Robert W. Chambers 1895 collection of short stories, "The King in Yellow." The first half of this volume contains a number of well-received stories of the weird and strange, and the volume has been hailed as a milestone in the f...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,300 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
tense 34%
challenging 23%
reflective 17%
emotional 14%
sad 13%
adventurous 9%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, AbleismModerate
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Racial slursMinor
Racism, Antisemitism, Grief