The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H.P. Lovecraft

The Shadow Over Innsmouth

H.P. Lovecraft

54 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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Rumours abound of sinister goings-on in the ancient Massachusetts seaport of Innsmouth. The once prosperous town, which has fallen into a state of decrepitude and decay, is a stopover destination for Robert Olmstead, a young historian on a tour of...

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Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 86%
tense 64%
adventurous 27%
challenging 9%
reflective 7%
sad 5%
emotional 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 27%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 19% | Character: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

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