Castle of Otranto by Tony Jay, Horace Walpole

Castle of Otranto

Tony Jay, Horace Walpole

3 hours, 58 minutes • first pub 1764 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The original gothic thriller set against the background of battlements and monasteries with a ruthless villain and a genuine heroine.

Community Reviews Summary of 3,936 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 73%
tense 32%
adventurous 28%
challenging 18%
funny 13%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 37%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 31% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.03

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