171 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
A manuscript stolen from a monastery, the ancient stone house of a sea-trading dynasty, which may be haunted. These are familiar ingredients for a Gothic novel, but something far more strange and disconcerting is taking place within the walls of M...
Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews
Moods
mysterious 100%
challenging 60%
tense 60%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Average rating
171 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A manuscript stolen from a monastery, the ancient stone house of a sea-trading dynasty, which may be haunted. These are familiar ingredients for a Gothic novel, but something far more strange and disconcerting is taking place within the walls of M...
Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews
Moods
mysterious 100%
challenging 60%
tense 60%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Average rating