The Italian; Or, the Confessional of the Black Penitents (Valancourt Classics) by Ann Ward Radcliffe

The Italian; Or, the Confessional of the Black Penitents (Valancourt Classics)

Ann Ward Radcliffe

448 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics horror romance emotional slow-paced

Description

In The Italian (1797), Ann Radcliffe pits a scheming noblewoman and a ruthless monk against young lovers trying to bridge seemingly insurmountable class differences. The scenes of sublime nature, mysterious groans, corrupt ecclesiastics, isolated ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 355 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 71%
adventurous 47%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
emotional 28%
reflective 23%
sad 9%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 28%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 37% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.23

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