The Thing on the Doorstep and Other Weird Stories
The Thing on the Doorstep and Other Weird Stories
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2001
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BetaThe Thing on the Doorstep and Other Weird Stories
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2001443
Short Story • Fiction
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Thing on the Doorstep and Other Weird Stories is a collection of H.P. Lovecraft's horror and weird fiction, featuring tales like "The Thing on the Doorstep" and "The Shadow over Innsmouth." The stories explore cosmic horror, the unknown, and the supernatural, immersing readers in unsettling atmospheres and eerie encounters beyond human comprehension.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Thing on the Doorstep and Other Weird Stories showcases Lovecraft's mastery of cosmic horror and atmospheric tension. Readers praise the collection's eerie narratives and imaginative world-building. Criticisms focus on outdated language and racial themes. The stories are beloved for their originality but require modern readers to navigate period-specific nuances.
Who Should Read The Thing on the Doorstep and Other Weird Stories?
Readers who enjoy The Thing on the Doorstep and Other Weird Stories by H.P. Lovecraft are likely fans of gothic horror and cosmic dread. Similar to those who appreciate Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Mystery and Imagination or Algernon Blackwood’s Ancient Sorceries and Other Weird Stories, they revel in eerie atmospheres and psychological terror.
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Short Story • Fiction
2001
Adult
18+ years
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