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dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death, Suicide, Blood
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Beautifully written. Simple story, I'm sure compelling for the time it was written. Quick read, very recommendable as a sapphic classic and, of course, just A Classic. Worth reading, I might even re-read it some day!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Minor: Child death, Death, Car accident, Death of parent
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death
Minor: Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
to this day, i need to see a queer adaptation of carmilla that encapsulates the pure horror and lust in eggers’ nosferatu. where’s my lesbian vampire movie, people?!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Blood
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
'You must come with me, loving me, to death; or else hate me, and still come with me.'
' It was like the ardor of a lover; it embarrassed me; it was hateful and yet over-powering; and with gloating eyes she drew me to her, and her hot lips traveled along my cheek in kisses; and she would whisper, almost in sobs, "You are mine, you shall be mine, you and I are one for ever."'
I truly expected the writing style to be more difficult but it was quite straightforward and enjoyable in that regard. I appreciate 'Carmilla' from a historical standpoint and as a classic in the vampire genre.
That being said, while progressive in it's depiction of female sexuality, it is a product of its time. The tale, very much associates Carmilla's vampirism with lesbian attraction and thereby suggesting that female sexuality is something to be feared. It portrayed a ' predatory, lesbian vampire corrupts an innocent girl' type of story rather than the sapphic romance it is heralded as.
There was some interesting political discussions like the abuses of the aristocracy and themes such as the fight between scientific rationalism and lingering superstitious beliefs. Unsurprisingly, there was also and instance of racism and many instances of classism that were unsavory.
Overall, an interesting wee book but (unsurprisingly) flawed in many ways.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
Moderate: Blood, Lesbophobia
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Blood
Moderate: Ableism, Gore, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Murder, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Classism
Minor: Death of parent, Pandemic/Epidemic
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Suicide
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wanted to read this one for a while now, and because I recently received a copy, I finally could.
While I did not particularly like any of the characters, I did enjoy the development of Laura and Carmilla's dynamic, the prose, the descriptions, and the feeling of suspense. Now I understand why Carmilla is such a groundbreaking work.
The only real complaint I have is that I expected something more complex when it comes to wrapping up the story. For example, more about Baron Vordenburg, whose appearance was really underwhelming, or for the final clash with Carmilla to be something bigger, something more striking and intense.
However, those aspects did not make me enjoy the novella any less. It was predictable and formulaic, as a lot of Gothic tales are, but I still found it entertaining.
Also, I have to say, I love the cover of the edition I was gifted, as well as the chosen fonts. Very pretty.
While I did not particularly like any of the characters, I did enjoy the development of Laura and Carmilla's dynamic, the prose, the descriptions, and the feeling of suspense. Now I understand why Carmilla is such a groundbreaking work.
The only real complaint I have is that I expected something more complex when it comes to wrapping up the story. For example, more about Baron Vordenburg, whose appearance was really underwhelming, or for the final clash with Carmilla to be something bigger, something more striking and intense.
However, those aspects did not make me enjoy the novella any less. It was predictable and formulaic, as a lot of Gothic tales are, but I still found it entertaining.
Also, I have to say, I love the cover of the edition I was gifted, as well as the chosen fonts. Very pretty.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Stalking, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Classism
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood
Moderate: Child death, Racism