The Monk by Emma McEvoy, Matthew Gregory Lewis

The Monk

Emma McEvoy, Matthew Gregory Lewis

456 pages • first pub 1796 (editions)

fiction classics horror emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Set in the sinister monastery of the Capuchins in Madrid, The Monk is a violent tale of ambition, murder, and incest. The great struggle between maintaining monastic vows and fulfilling personal ambitions leads its main character, the monk Ambrosi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,901 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 50%
tense 46%
challenging 38%
sad 19%
emotional 16%
adventurous 13%
reflective 13%
funny 8%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 37%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.66

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