Carmilla: The First Vampire by Amy Chu

Carmilla: The First Vampire

Amy Chu

112 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction graphic novel horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Before Dracula, before Nosferatu, there was...CARMILLA.Inspired by the gothic novel that started the vampire genre and layered with dark Chinese folklore, this queer, feminist murder mystery graphic novel is a tale of identity, obsession and fatef...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 77%
tense 42%
adventurous 20%
emotional 18%
sad 16%
reflective 8%
challenging 6%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 29%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 32% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.38

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