In a Glass Darkly by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

In a Glass Darkly

J. Sheridan Le Fanu

312 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

A collection of five Novellas published shortly before Le Fanu's death. Classic Gothic horror from the 18th century.

Community Reviews Summary of 553 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 90%
tense 34%
adventurous 21%
challenging 13%
reflective 11%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 31%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 35% | Character: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 23% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.65

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