In a Glass Darkly by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

In a Glass Darkly

J. Sheridan Le Fanu

354 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

This remarkable collection of stories, includes Green Tea, The Familiar, Mr. Justice Harbottle, The Room in the Dragon Volant, and Carmilla. The five stories are purported to be cases by Dr. Hesselius, a 'metaphysical' doctor, who is willing to co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 454 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 89%
tense 31%
adventurous 21%
challenging 13%
reflective 10%
emotional 5%
funny 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 35%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 10% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 34% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 23% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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