The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft

The Call of Cthulhu

H.P. Lovecraft with François Baranger (Illustrator)

64 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Boston, 1926. Francis Thurston goes through documents left behind by his grandfather's brother, recently deceased under mysterious circumstances. He soon discovers the existence of a cult that worships ancient and unspeakable horrors. Mysterious m...

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Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 84%
tense 49%
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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