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208 pages • first pub 1764 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140437676
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 29 January 2002
Description
The founding work of Gothic fictionOn the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances. His calculating father Manfred fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his so...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,757 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
tense 34%
adventurous 28%
challenging 18%
funny 13%
emotional 12%
sad 10%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 30% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Death, Incest, Toxic relationshipMinor
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Infertility
208 pages • first pub 1764 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140437676
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 29 January 2002
Description
The founding work of Gothic fictionOn the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances. His calculating father Manfred fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his so...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,757 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
tense 34%
adventurous 28%
challenging 18%
funny 13%
emotional 12%
sad 10%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 30% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Death, Incest, Toxic relationshipMinor
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Infertility