The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft

The Call of Cthulhu

H.P. Lovecraft

43 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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One of the feature stories of the Cthulhu Mythos, H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu is a harrowing tale of the weakness of the human mind when confronted by powers and intelligences from beyond our world.

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Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 84%
tense 50%
adventurous 30%
challenging 11%
reflective 5%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 30%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 12% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

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