The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson

168 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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While on a fishing trip near a remote Irish village, two men find more than they expected... Exploring the riverbank, they are astonished to see the river abruptly plunge into a deep chasm. In the abyss stands the remains of an oddly shaped house....

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Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 83%
tense 55%
adventurous 32%
reflective 24%
challenging 19%
sad 12%
emotional 7%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 40%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | Character: 18% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.38

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