The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

The King in Yellow

Robert W. Chambers

179 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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With an Introduction by David Stuart Davies. 'I read it and reread it, and wept and laughed and trembled with horror which at all times assails me yet'. With its strange, imaginative blend of horror, science fiction, romance and lyrical prose, Rob...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,252 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 84%
tense 35%
challenging 21%
emotional 15%
reflective 15%
sad 13%
adventurous 9%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 41%
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: 10% | 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: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.41

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