Possessed: The Secret of Myslotch: A Gothic Novel by J.A. Underwood, Witold Gombrowicz

Possessed: The Secret of Myslotch: A Gothic Novel

J.A. Underwood, Witold Gombrowicz

221 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction literary dark mysterious medium-paced
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"Smuggling the most up-to-the-minute contraband in antiquated charabancs-that\'s what I like doing," Gombrowicz said of his work and in this later day Gothic novel he uses all the traditional paraphernalia of haunted castles, mad prince, and riddl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 46%
adventurous 38%
funny 38%
challenging 23%
reflective 23%
tense 23%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 21%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.71

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