A review by drakaina16
The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I first read The King in Yellow in middle school. I didn't remember much but the basics, and being very impressed with the Yellow mythos stories, and not much else. Nothing much has changed, as that is still the case. The Yellow mythos stories are master classes in quiet, cosmic horror. That being said, much like Lovecraft, I have come to enjoy the stories other authors have written in the mythos much more than Robert W. Chambers' stories. (I'm thinking of Hailey Piper and Joseph Sale here.) However, it remains a must-read for cosmic horror fans. 3.75 stars