The Thing on the Doorstep by H.P. Lovecraft

The Thing on the Doorstep

H.P. Lovecraft

56 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

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"The Thing on the Doorstep" is a short story by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (August 20, 1890 - March 15, 1937) - known as H.P. Lovecraft - was an American author who achieved posthumous fame through hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 918 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 84%
tense 58%
sad 19%
emotional 15%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 60%
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

3.98

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