In a Glass Darkly by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

In a Glass Darkly

J. Sheridan Le Fanu

fiction classics fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

302 pages | first published 1872

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This is a collection of tales of the supernatural, where patients of Dr Heselius are plagued by malignant apparitions and vampires, or are drugged into a state of living death. The doctor usually explains such phenomena in terms of psychopathology...
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Summary of 375 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 91%
tense 25%
adventurous 20%
reflective 12%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 29% | Character: 11% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 12% | No: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.65

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