The Thing on the Doorstep by H.P. Lovecraft
The Thing on the Doorstep
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H.P. Lovecraft
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The Thing on the Doorstep

H.P. Lovecraft

54 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

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

Description

H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story of terror, madness, obsession, and demonic possession. A man must chose whether to kill his friend to escape the specter of an other-worldly spirit possessing his friend's body.

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Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 86%
tense 52%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
challenging 8%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 22%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 34% | Character: 21% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

3.98

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