The Vampyre; A Tale by John William Polidori

The Vampyre; A Tale

John William Polidori

fiction classics horror dark medium-paced

60 pages | first published 1819

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"The Vampyre" is a short work of prose fiction written in 1819 by John William Polidori. The work is often viewed as the progenitor of the romantic vampire genre of fantasy fiction. The work is described by Christopher Frayling as "the first story...
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Summary of 405 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 65%
tense 18%
challenging 13%
sad 9%
adventurous 6%
reflective 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
emotional 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 34%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 28% | Character: 25% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.08

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