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Mathilda by Mary Shelley

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balqisreading's review against another edition

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dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

xcota's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

i have to say, the infamous father-daughter incest really overshadows the genuinely quite fascinating exploration of depression and suicidality here. definitely a beautiful text, however if you are in a bad headspace i would caution against reading this because woah is it depressing as hell.

"in truth i am in love with death; no maiden ever took more pleasure in the contemplation of her bridal attire than i in fancying my limbs already enwrapt in their shroud: is it not my marriage dress?"

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ghoul_at_home's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced

3.0

kimminy's review against another edition

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dark sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

So many words, so little plot.

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merenguita's review against another edition

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dark reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

The writting is beutiful
But as a story I don't know if I quite liked it, maybe there's something I'm not seeing but if felt waaay too slow, even though it shines when the characters are able to open up and talk about their deepest feelings