The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson

168 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

While on a fishing trip near a remote Irish village, two men find more than they expected... Exploring the riverbank, they are astonished to see the river abruptly plunge into a deep chasm. In the abyss stands the remains of an oddly shaped house....

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Community Reviews Summary of 536 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 84%
tense 54%
adventurous 37%
challenging 23%
reflective 23%
sad 11%
emotional 8%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 41%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | Character: 15% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.39

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