The Dunwich Horror by H.P. Lovecraft

The Dunwich Horror

H.P. Lovecraft

46 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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 The story of Wilbur Whateley, son of a deformed albino mother and an unknown father, and the strange events surrounding his birth and precocious development. Wilbur matures at an abnormal rate, reaching manhood within a decade--all the while indo...

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Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 82%
tense 57%
challenging 17%
adventurous 15%
sad 6%
emotional 3%
reflective 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 38%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 17% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.72

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