Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

90 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

"Carmilla" is a Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. First published in 1872, it tells the story of a young woman's susceptibility to the attentions of a female vampire named Carmilla. "Carmilla" predates Bram Stoker's Dracula by 25 years an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,930 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
mysterious 85%
tense 37%
adventurous 11%
emotional 10%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
sad 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 36%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | A mix: 32% | Character: 27% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.75

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