Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

44 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction classics horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious fast-paced
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Originally told as a series of short stories, this is a gothic masterpiece of a Victorian vampire that predates Bram Stoker's Dracula be nearly 25 years. The main character Laura is mercilessly pursued by the vampire Carmilla. This work tells the ...

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Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 86%
tense 37%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%
reflective 7%
challenging 5%
sad 5%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 34%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 31% | Character: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 35% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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