The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole

The Castle of Otranto

Horace Walpole

40 pages first pub 1764 (editions)

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Hours before his wedding, fifteen-year-old Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is crushed to death. His father, Manfred, Lord of Otranto, sees only one recourse to protect the family lineage. He will divorce his wife and marry the boy’s bride-to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,808 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
dark 73%
tense 34%
adventurous 28%
challenging 17%
funny 14%
emotional 12%
sad 11%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 38%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 31% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.03

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