The Monk by Emma McEvoy, Matthew Gregory Lewis

The Monk

Emma McEvoy, Matthew Gregory Lewis

456 pages • first pub 1796 (editions)

fiction classics horror emotional reflective medium-paced
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Set in the sinister monastery of the Capuchins in Madrid, The Monk is a violent tale of ambition, murder, and incest. The great struggle between maintaining monastic vows and fulfilling personal ambitions leads its main character, the monk Ambrosi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,866 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 51%
mysterious 50%
challenging 38%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
adventurous 17%
reflective 13%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 39%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 32% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.71

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