A review by jaedia
The King in Yellow, Deluxe Edition by Robert W. Chambers

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

3.0

 The King in Yellow is an early collection of short stories that explore a fictional play called The King in Yellow that brings misfortune and madness upon those who read its cursed second act. Its Weird tales inspired the likes of H.P. Lovecraft and something about it has always fascinated me. So I finally got my hands on a copy and found it actually more accessible than Lovecraft's writing, but perhaps a little underwhelmed overall. That said, I am fascinated still to explore what it has inspired, whether this particular lore has expanded with other authors. We shall see! 
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