Melmoth the Wanderer 1820 by Charles Robert Maturin

Melmoth the Wanderer 1820

Charles Robert Maturin with Sarah Perry (Contributor)

594 pages first pub 1820 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

The original tale of gothic horror, now with an introduction by Sarah Perry  When a young Dublin student goes to pay his last respects to his dying uncle, he never imagines that he might chance upon a terrifying family secret. Who is the sinister ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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