astator 's review for:

The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen
3.75
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The grandfather of horror, Machen wrote stories that inspired people like Bram Stoker, Lovecraft up to Stephen King and after reading this book you’ll understand why. It is a quintessential book if you’re looking to understand the roots of the (gothic) horror genre.