Polaris by H.P. Lovecraft

38 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

"Polaris" is a short story by H. P. Lovecraft. Critic William Fulwiler writes that "'Polaris' is one of Lovecraft's most autobiographical stories, reflecting his feelings of guilt, frustration, and uselessness during World War I. 

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Community Reviews Summary of 280 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 68%
reflective 31%
adventurous 26%
challenging 15%
sad 15%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 29%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | Character: 23% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.16

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