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

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

Dream Cycle

H.P. Lovecraft

176 pages first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious slow-paced
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A young intellectual is lured to his doom through his obsession with his ancestor, a reputed necromancer. Never published in Lovecraft's lifetime, this is the iconic author's most powerful exploration of an inquisitive mind overwhelmed by the dark...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,136 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 86%
tense 55%
adventurous 17%
challenging 14%
sad 7%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 35%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 23% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.9

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