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dankesean's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
k3k3nator's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
athos's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
5.0
I loved it, the ending was terrifying, reading Ambrosio's descent into evil was gripping. Some of the subplots (e.g., the history of don raymond) went on for too long and distracted from the main plot, but were enjoyable in their own right. I liked the constant imbalance between Reason and religion, where some characters dismissed the religious and supernatural as irrational, and then in the next scene, someone would be haunted by literal ghosts. Gothic and spooky
londondziban's review against another edition
Had to stop reading because of its depiction of SA. I am not in the headspace to handle it.
byp's review against another edition
4.0
This is a horror novel, but written in the 18th century. It's totally freaky, and gets banned a lot, so you know it's good.
leesmee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
novabird's review against another edition
3.0
3.8 Great attention to dark details of souls mired in blood/shadow existence.
boisdelaire's review against another edition
4.0
i read it for school but i already had it in my pal so it was a matter of time before i read it (thanks to them anyway, because it would have taken years). one, i’m incredibly surprised that i’m putting 4 stars for a novel i had to read for school, that’s unexpected. two, this book was as atrocious as it was incredible and captivating. there are so many themes evoked, and the main character of ambrosio is probably the most hideous character i’ve ever read about in my entire life. but boi what a journey.