The Mysteries of Udolpho: By Anne Radcliffe - Illustrated by Ann Radcliffe

The Mysteries of Udolpho: By Anne Radcliffe - Illustrated

Ann Radcliffe

732 pages • first pub 1794 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

With The Mysteries of Udolpho, Ann Radcliffe raised the Gothic romance to a new level and inspired a long line of imitators. Portraying her heroine's inner life, creating a thick atmosphere of fear, and providing a gripping plot that continues to ...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 68%
adventurous 44%
emotional 31%
tense 30%
challenging 22%
reflective 20%
sad 17%
funny 10%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 88%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 42% | Character: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 35% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.25

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