Wieland: or, The Transformation: An American Tale and Other Stories by Charles Brockden Brown, Caleb Crain

Wieland: or, The Transformation: An American Tale and Other Stories

Charles Brockden Brown, Caleb Crain

412 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction classics horror challenging medium-paced
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Called a "remarkable story" by John Greenleaf Whittier and described by John Keats as "very powerful," Wieland, Charles Brockden Brown's disturbing 1798 tale of terror, is a masterpiece involving spontaneous combustion, disembodied voices, religio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 92%
challenging 46%
tense 15%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | Character: 14% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.06

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