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464 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142180037
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 October 2001
Description
A definitive edition of stories by the master of supernatural fictionHoward Phillips Lovecraft's unique contribution to American literature was a melding of traditional supernaturalism (derived chiefly from Edgar Allan Poe) with the genre of scien...
Community Reviews Summary of 914 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 58%
sad 19%
emotional 15%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 33% | Character: 26% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horrorModerate
SexismMinor
Domestic abuse, Racism, Racial slurs
464 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142180037
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 October 2001
Description
A definitive edition of stories by the master of supernatural fictionHoward Phillips Lovecraft's unique contribution to American literature was a melding of traditional supernaturalism (derived chiefly from Edgar Allan Poe) with the genre of scien...
Community Reviews Summary of 914 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 58%
sad 19%
emotional 15%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 33% | Character: 26% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horrorModerate
SexismMinor
Domestic abuse, Racism, Racial slurs