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amyhazelo's review against another edition
Didn't really like it- needed to read for uni so I may pick back up if I like the analysis/context
eliathereader's review against another edition
4.0
Binbir gece masallarından alınan ilhamla yazılmış, Dr. Faustus karakterini anımsatan ve hep daha fazlanın peşinde koşan Vathek...
heidenkind's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not entirely sure why this book is called gothic. I'm just glad it's over.
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mcklusky's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jcampbell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
2.0
This is an adventure novel in the style of 1001 nights, and orientalism fetishisation is so incredibly apparent all the way throughout. It makes it quite off putting and at times feels like the author is just putting words on a page without any sense.
berkekilic's review against another edition
3.0
3,5
Hikâye, özellikle de ülke insanına, çok tanıdık gelecek.
Hikâye, özellikle de ülke insanına, çok tanıdık gelecek.
alandd's review against another edition
4.0
Vathek es una novela llena de excesos, de escenas exuberantes, personajes deplorables y, como bien lo dicen las preguntas para discutir al final, no hay héroe alguno (aunque Joe R. Lansdale dice que Vathek es un héroe en la introducción; creo que me perdí de algo, porque difiero). Esto hace que sea una novela única y que te sorprende desde el primer momento. Una novela gótica totalmente diferente a lo que te esperas.
Reseña completa: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2020/08/resena-review-vathek.html
Vathek’s a novel filled with excesses, exuberant scenes, deplorable characters, and, as the discussion questions say it at the end, there is no hero (although Joe R. Lansdale said Vathek is a hero in the introduction; I think I missed something, because I differ.) This makes it a unique novel and that surprises you at all times. A Gothic novel different to all you expect.
Full review: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2020/08/resena-review-vathek.html
Reseña completa: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2020/08/resena-review-vathek.html
Vathek’s a novel filled with excesses, exuberant scenes, deplorable characters, and, as the discussion questions say it at the end, there is no hero (although Joe R. Lansdale said Vathek is a hero in the introduction; I think I missed something, because I differ.) This makes it a unique novel and that surprises you at all times. A Gothic novel different to all you expect.
Full review: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2020/08/resena-review-vathek.html
paperrhino's review against another edition
4.0
A nice and short little gothic novel with plenty of that good old terror and horror the genre is known for. My only major complaint is that Beckford seemed to always pull his punches. Whenever an innocent is about to suffer, he contrives some deus ex machina to spare the readers.
While not as well written, if you liked the Castle of Otronto you will probably like Vathek.
While not as well written, if you liked the Castle of Otronto you will probably like Vathek.
emilybryk's review against another edition
2.0
Oh good lord! Blasphemy! Descriptive set piece! Blaspheming! Prolonged list. Dalliances with concubines! Blaspheming! Set piece. Helllllll!!!! Weird relationship with mom! Possible incest!
This is basically a big-budget movie epic and it's god damn insane. I have no idea what to do with it.
This is basically a big-budget movie epic and it's god damn insane. I have no idea what to do with it.