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thenerdybookwitch's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
4.0
This pleasantly surprised me! I was expecting it to treat Carmilla and Laura’s relationship negatively but it’s not at all. Their romantic relationship is not judged by anyone. I can see why so many Lesbian bookworms absolutely adore this book. It is a vampire classic that has set a huge standard especially in the Lesbian vampire genre. It is a very good read and I highly recommend it.
Note: This is a book from 1872 so problematic themes are still going to be present. Especially outdated terms that are Ableist today. It also has such a negative view on Suicide at the end. Just keep that in mind when reading.
Note: This is a book from 1872 so problematic themes are still going to be present. Especially outdated terms that are Ableist today. It also has such a negative view on Suicide at the end. Just keep that in mind when reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Body horror, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Abandonment, and Ableism
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Suicide, Medical trauma, and Racism
celestriakle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Dreamy and extremely gothic. Some of the luster and horror has been lost with modern knowledge and tropes, but fascinatingly compassionate to even its monsters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Racism
Moderate: Chronic illness, Misogyny, Abandonment, Pedophilia, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Death, Alcohol, and Grief
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