Curse of the Beetle by Anthony Giangregorio, Richard Marsh

Curse of the Beetle

Anthony Giangregorio, Richard Marsh

252 pages first pub 1897 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Something evil stalks British politician Paul Lessingham through nineteenth century London. Neither a man nor a woman, the fiend hunts from the shadows, seeking vengeance for past deeds by mesmerizing others to do its bidding. Lessingham is a haun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 501 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 71%
tense 54%
adventurous 42%
challenging 11%
funny 10%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 22%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 22% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.36

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