The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

The King in Yellow

Robert W. Chambers

256 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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The King in Yellow is a book of short stories by American writer Robert W. Chambers, first published in 1895. The book is named after a play with the same title which recurs as a motif through some of the stories.The first half of the book feature...

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Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 84%
tense 35%
challenging 20%
emotional 16%
reflective 14%
sad 12%
adventurous 9%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 40%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | A mix: 32% | Character: 22% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.41

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