The Castle of Argol by Peter Halley, Julien Gracq, Louise Varèse

The Castle of Argol

Peter Halley, Julien Gracq, Louise Varèse

173 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery dark slow-paced
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THE GOTHIC SETTING of a lonely castle in the middle of thick, dense woods contrasts with the contemporaneity of the characters who inhabit it: a dissolute, rich and aimless young man who invites his best friend to stay in his newly-acquired chatea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
mysterious 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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