The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe

The Mysteries of Udolpho

Ann Radcliffe

620 pages first pub 1794 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Stranded in a gloomy medieval fortress, an orphaned heroine battles the devious schemes of her guardians as well as her own pensive visions and melancholy fancies. Generations of readers have thrilled to The Mysteries of Udolpho, one of the most ...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 68%
adventurous 44%
emotional 31%
tense 30%
challenging 22%
reflective 20%
sad 17%
funny 10%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 88%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 42% | Character: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 35% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.24

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