The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

The King in Yellow

Robert W. Chambers

7 hours, 36 minutes first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Originally published in 1895, Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow is a marvel of supernatural fiction that has influenced a number of writers in the genre, most notably H. P. Lovecraft. Its powerful combination of horror and lyrical prose has m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,271 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 84%
tense 35%
challenging 21%
emotional 15%
reflective 15%
sad 13%
adventurous 9%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 40%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 32% | Character: 23% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.41

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