A review by ardentsilver
The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this anthology because of it's connection to Lovecraft, and I must say, it is an incredibly intelligent arrangement of horror short stories. Even the second half, so often described as romance, is still horror worth reading.
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