The Necrophiliac by Don Bapst, Gabrielle Wittkop

The Necrophiliac

Don Bapst, Gabrielle Wittkop

91 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction horror informative reflective slow-paced

Description

For more than three decades, Lucien — one of the most notorious characters in the history of the novel — has haunted the imaginations of readers around the world.  Remarkably, the astounding protagonist of Gabrielle Wittkop’s lyrical 1972 novella,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 50%
reflective 22%
tense 16%
mysterious 11%
emotional 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 35%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.61

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