Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles Robert Maturin

Melmoth the Wanderer

Charles Robert Maturin with Victor Sage (Contributor)

fiction classics horror dark reflective slow-paced

704 pages | first published 1820

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Created by an Irish clergyman, Melmoth is one of the most fiendish characters in literature. In a satanic bargain, Melmoth exchanges his soul for immortality. The story of his tortured wanderings through the centuries is pieced together through th...
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Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
challenging 80%
mysterious 80%
tense 70%
adventurous 60%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 30%
funny 10%
informative 10%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.32

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