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256 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781464213717
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Publication date: 03 August 2021
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,175 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 35%
challenging 20%
emotional 16%
reflective 14%
sad 12%
adventurous 9%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Mental illness, WarModerate
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Racial slursMinor
Antisemitism, Racism, Grief256 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781464213717
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Publication date: 03 August 2021
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,175 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 35%
challenging 20%
emotional 16%
reflective 14%
sad 12%
adventurous 9%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, WarModerate
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Racial slursMinor
Antisemitism, Racism, Grief