A review by stefan_lennemyr
The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

emotional mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The descriptions are really vivid and you are drawn in to the various locales in this collection of short stories that in some ways are connected. Beautiful writing on one hand, poor plotting and cohesion on the other makes for a flawed unity but with great pieces.