The Monk by Matthew Lewis

The Monk

Matthew Lewis

fiction classics horror emotional reflective medium-paced

416 pages | first published 1796

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‘Few could sustain the glance of his eye, at once fiery and penetrating’ Savaged by critics for its supposed profanity and obscenity, and bought in large numbers by readers eager to see whether it lived up to its lurid reputation, The Monk became...
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Summary of 1817 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 50%
tense 43%
challenging 35%
sad 20%
emotional 17%
reflective 13%
adventurous 12%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 31% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.66

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