The Romance of the Forest by Ann Radcliffe

The Romance of the Forest

Ann Radcliffe

326 pages • first pub 1791 (editions)

fiction classics romance dark mysterious medium-paced
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Set in a Roman Catholic Europe of violent passions and extreme oppression, the novel follows the fate of its heroine Adeline, who is mysteriously placed under the protection of a family fleeing Paris for debt. They take refuge in a ruined abbey in...

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Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 53%
adventurous 46%
emotional 23%
tense 20%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 43% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 29%

Average rating

3.31

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