The Colour Out of Space by H.P. Lovecraft

The Colour Out of Space

H.P. Lovecraft with Nigel Thomas (Narrator)

1 hour first pub 1927 (editions) user-added

fiction horror science fiction short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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"The Colour Out of Space" is a science fiction/horror short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft, written in March 1927. In the tale, an unnamed narrator pieces together the story of an area known by the locals as the "blasted heath" in the wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,803 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 91%
tense 58%
adventurous 15%
challenging 11%
sad 9%
reflective 5%
emotional 3%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 29%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 86% | A mix: 10% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.9

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