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Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft

Joe Hill
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Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Joe Hill

Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lovecraft, Massachusetts • 2000s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill follows the Locke family as they move to their ancestral home, Keyhouse, after a tragedy. The mansion holds magical keys with unique powers that intrigue the siblings. Meanwhile, a sinister entity aims to exploit these keys for nefarious purposes. The narrative blends mystery and supernatural elements.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.3

102,822 ratings

80%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill combines haunting visuals and a gripping narrative, earning praise for its creativity and depth. Critics commend the artwork and engaging plot but note that the violence may not suit all readers. Overall, it's a compelling start to an imaginative series, blending horror and mystery effectively.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft?

Fans of dark fantasy and horror will enjoy Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft. Readers who appreciated the eerie tension in Neil Gaiman’s Sandman or the supernatural elements in Stephen King’s IT will find this graphic novel captivating with its blend of mystery and horror.

4.3

102,822 ratings

80%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lovecraft, Massachusetts • 2000s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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