The Thing on the Doorstep by H.P. Lovecraft

The Thing on the Doorstep

H.P. Lovecraft

62 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror science fiction short stories adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

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The Thing on the Doorstep author: H.P. Lovecraft It was after the first year that people began talking about the change in Edward Derby. It was very casual talk, for the change was purely psychological; but it brought up some interesting points. N...

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Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 88%
tense 54%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
challenging 8%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 36% | Character: 18% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25%

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3.98

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