The Picture in the House by H.P. Lovecraft

The Picture in the House

H.P. Lovecraft

25 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

A lone traveler seeks shelter from an approaching storm in an apparently abandoned house, only to find that it is occupied by a "loathsome old, white-bearded, and ragged man."

Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 64%
tense 64%
challenging 11%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 22%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | Character: 36%

Strong character development?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | N/A: 36%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.35

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