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352 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408675830
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hazen Press
Publication date: 29 February 2008
Description
This book contains Robert W. Chambers 1895 collection of short stories, "The King in Yellow." The first half of this volume contains a number of well-received stories of the weird and strange, and the volume has been hailed as a milestone in the f...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,258 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 35%
challenging 21%
emotional 15%
reflective 14%
sad 13%
adventurous 9%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
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: 9% | 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: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Mental illness, WarModerate
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Antisemitism, Racism, Grief352 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408675830
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hazen Press
Publication date: 29 February 2008
Description
This book contains Robert W. Chambers 1895 collection of short stories, "The King in Yellow." The first half of this volume contains a number of well-received stories of the weird and strange, and the volume has been hailed as a milestone in the f...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,258 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 35%
challenging 21%
emotional 15%
reflective 14%
sad 13%
adventurous 9%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
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: 9% | 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: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, WarModerate
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Antisemitism, Racism, Grief