The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by H.P. Lovecraft

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

Dream Cycle

H.P. Lovecraft

127 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious slow-paced
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First published in 1941 and set against the rich canvas of New England history, this is American author H. P. Lovecraft's exploration of a mind destroyed by an obsession with an ancestor, a reputed necromancer.

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Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 86%
tense 54%
adventurous 18%
challenging 15%
sad 7%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 34%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 23% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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