The Italian by Ann Radcliffe

The Italian

Ann Radcliffe

460 pages first pub 1796 (editions)

fiction classics horror romance emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

Set against the backdrop of the Inquisition, this Gothic romance from British novelist Ann Radcliffe is sure to please fans of the genre. Protagonists Vincentio di Vivaldi and Ellena di Rosalba fall in love at first sight and attempt to escape the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 502 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
dark 70%
adventurous 55%
tense 41%
emotional 35%
challenging 23%
reflective 14%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 28%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 30% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.29

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