The Call of Cthulhu and Other Dark Tales by H.P. Lovecraft

The Call of Cthulhu and Other Dark Tales

H.P. Lovecraft

459 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror mystery science fiction short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

H. P. Lovecraft's fiction reveals a universe that is vaster, darker, and stranger than anything previously imagined. His "cosmic horror" reflects a peculiarly modern philosophical belief system in which human beings are regarded as insignificant i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,654 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 84%
tense 54%
adventurous 28%
challenging 15%
reflective 6%
sad 3%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 26%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 16% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

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