Gothic Tales by Elizabeth Gaskell, Laura Kranzler

Gothic Tales

Elizabeth Gaskell, Laura Kranzler

367 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

'Such whispered tales, such old temptations and hauntings, and devilish terrors'Elizabeth Gaskell's chilling Gothic tales blend the real and the supernatural to eerie, compelling effect. 'Disappearances', inspired by local legends of mysterious va...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 76%
tense 69%
sad 53%
emotional 30%
reflective 30%
adventurous 15%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 16% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 37% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.59

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