The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe

The Mysteries of Udolpho

Ann Radcliffe

fiction classics horror dark mysterious slow-paced

704 pages | first published 1794

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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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Summary of 921 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 68%
adventurous 44%
emotional 31%
tense 22%
challenging 21%
reflective 19%
sad 19%
funny 9%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.23

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