The Romance of the Forest by Ann Radcliffe

The Romance of the Forest

Ann Radcliffe

350 pages first pub 1791 (editions)

fiction classics romance dark mysterious medium-paced
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The Romance of the Forest is a Gothic novel by Ann Radcliffe that was first published in 1791. It combines an air of mystery and suspense with an examination of the tension between hedonism and morality. The novel was her first major, popular succ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 53%
adventurous 46%
emotional 23%
tense 20%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 43% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 29%

Average rating

3.31

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