The Shunned House by H.P. Lovecraft

The Shunned House

H.P. Lovecraft

30 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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For many years the protagonist and his uncle, Dr. Elihu Whipple, have nurtured a fascination with an old, abandoned house on Benefit Street. Dr. Whipple has made extensive records tracking the mysterious, yet apparently coincidental sickness and d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 592 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 81%
tense 55%
challenging 14%
sad 11%
adventurous 7%
emotional 7%
reflective 7%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 45%
slow 29%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 36% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.35

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