A Sicilian Romance by Ann Radcliffe

A Sicilian Romance

Ann Radcliffe

172 pages first pub 1790 (editions)

fiction classics horror romance mysterious medium-paced

Description

Ann Ward (1764-1823) was born in Holborn. She married William Radcliffe, an editor for the English Chronicle, at Bath in 1788. The couple were childless. To amuse herself, she began to write fiction, which her husband encouraged. Her works were ex...

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Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 66%
dark 46%
tense 46%
emotional 26%
challenging 20%
reflective 13%
sad 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 34%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | Character: 18% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%

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3.23

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