The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole

The Castle of Otranto

Horace Walpole

160 pages first pub 1764 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

When Conrad, son of Prince Manfred of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances on his wedding day, his father, fearing his line is at an end, declares that he will divorce his wife and marry his late son's intended bride. Soon, however, this...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,173 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
dark 73%
tense 34%
adventurous 29%
challenging 19%
sad 12%
emotional 11%
funny 10%
reflective 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 33%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.0

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