Dragonwyck by Philippa Gregory, Anya Seton

342 pages first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction historical romance dark mysterious medium-paced
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First published in 1944, Dragonwyck was a national bestseller that was made into a major motion picture starring Gene Tierney and Vincent Price in 1946. A classic gothic romance, the story features an 18-year-old Miranda Wells who falls under the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 405 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 87%
tense 53%
emotional 31%
adventurous 15%
reflective 15%
sad 12%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 36%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.56

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