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This is an adventure novel in the style of 1001 nights, and orientalism fetishisation is so incredibly apparent all the way throughout. It makes it quite off putting and at times feels like the author is just putting words on a page without any sense.

alandd's review against another edition

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4.0

Vathek es una novela llena de excesos, de escenas exuberantes, personajes deplorables y, como bien lo dicen las preguntas para discutir al final, no hay héroe alguno (aunque Joe R. Lansdale dice que Vathek es un héroe en la introducción; creo que me perdí de algo, porque difiero). Esto hace que sea una novela única y que te sorprende desde el primer momento. Una novela gótica totalmente diferente a lo que te esperas.
Reseña completa: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2020/08/resena-review-vathek.html

Vathek’s a novel filled with excesses, exuberant scenes, deplorable characters, and, as the discussion questions say it at the end, there is no hero (although Joe R. Lansdale said Vathek is a hero in the introduction; I think I missed something, because I differ.) This makes it a unique novel and that surprises you at all times. A Gothic novel different to all you expect.
Full review: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2020/08/resena-review-vathek.html

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adventurous dark mysterious

2.75

valenmarcano14's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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