The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by H.P. Lovecraft

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

Dream Cycle

H.P. Lovecraft

127 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

First published in 1941 and set against the rich canvas of New England history, this is American author H. P. Lovecraft's exploration of a mind destroyed by an obsession with an ancestor, a reputed necromancer.

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Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 83%
tense 50%
adventurous 14%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
challenging 4%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 31%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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