Medusa's Coil by H.P. Lovecraft

Medusa's Coil

H.P. Lovecraft

48 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The unnamed narrator of the story is driving to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, but gets lost in the unfamiliar countryside. He comes across a rundown plantation house, and finds the only inhabitant is an emaciated old man called Antoine de Russy. The n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
adventurous 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.24

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