The Vampyre by John Polidori

The Vampyre

John Polidori

38 pages first pub 1819 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark medium-paced
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John Polidori's novella 'The Vampyre' had its genesis in the famous 'Year Without a Summer' (1816), when Lord Byron challenged a group of his friends to each write a chilling horror story (Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' also emerged from this sessi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,660 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 63%
tense 34%
adventurous 14%
sad 8%
emotional 7%
challenging 6%
reflective 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 30%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | Character: 29% | A mix: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.11

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