Gothic Tales by Elizabeth Gaskell, Laura Kranzler

367 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious slow-paced
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'Such whispered tales, such old temptations and hauntings, and devilish terrors'Elizabeth Gaskell's chilling Gothic tales blend the real and the supernatural to eerie, compelling effect. 'Disappearances', inspired by local legends of mysterious va...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 80%
tense 66%
sad 60%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 13%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 35%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 12% | Character: 12% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.58

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