208 pages • first pub 1764 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140437676
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 January 2002
Description
The founding work of Gothic fiction On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances. His calculating father Manfred fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his s...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,153 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
tense 34%
adventurous 29%
challenging 18%
sad 12%
emotional 11%
funny 10%
reflective 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 34%
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: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassmentModerate
Death, Sexual assault, Child deathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Infertility
208 pages • first pub 1764 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140437676
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 January 2002
Description
The founding work of Gothic fiction On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances. His calculating father Manfred fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his s...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,153 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
tense 34%
adventurous 29%
challenging 18%
sad 12%
emotional 11%
funny 10%
reflective 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 34%
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: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassmentModerate
Death, Sexual assault, Child deathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Infertility