The Vampyre by John William Polidori

The Vampyre

John William Polidori

54 pages first pub 1819 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark medium-paced

Description

John William Polidori’s classic gothic horror tale, The Vampyre, recounts one of the first vampire stories in English literature. Lord Ruthven is a mysterious newcomer among England’s social elite. A young gentleman named Aubrey is fascinated by t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,371 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
mysterious 63%
tense 31%
adventurous 13%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
reflective 3%
funny 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 33%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | Character: 26% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.14

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