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boisdelaire's review
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.
taliesin_hastings's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mil4's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
casspro's review
5.0
A dark and goregous piece of Gothic literature. There are few other salacious, inherently evil and depraved characters as the monk in Lewis' novel. The Monk was briefly mentioned in a British Literature class. I didn't give it much thought until I happened upon a copy in a used bookstore, and thought "It's a $1.50, won't be too much of a waste." I'm so glad I picked up that novel. It' beautiful and awful, the writing is brilliant. I could rave over this novel for days, but its much more effective it you read it yourself.
foraging_pages's review against another edition
4.0
Read for Fall 2020 Studies in Romantic Literature and the Gothic course.
elinormarie's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bethanydark's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
grayjay's review against another edition
3.0
At times sexy, disgusting, fantastical, delightfully depraved, and difficult to get through; Lewis's novel is the height of Gothic sensationalist fiction; thus, perhaps it is worth the chore.