The Whisperer in Darkness by H.P. Lovecraft

The Whisperer in Darkness

H.P. Lovecraft

76 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories mysterious slow-paced

Description

The story is told by Albert N. Wilmarth, an instructor of literature at Miskatonic University in Arkham. When local newspapers report strange things seen floating in rivers during a historic Vermont flood, Wilmarth becomes embroiled in a controver...

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Community Reviews Summary of 416 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 86%
tense 66%
adventurous 17%
challenging 11%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 40%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.72

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