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423 pages • first pub 1796 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199537402
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 15 October 2008
Description
First published in 1797, The Italian is one of the finest examples of Gothic romance. The fast-paced, narrative centres on Ann Radcliffe's most brilliant creation, the sinister monk Schedoni, whose past is shrouded in mystery. From the novel's ope...
Community Reviews Summary of 583 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
adventurous 59%
tense 40%
emotional 33%
challenging 19%
reflective 11%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 31% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Classism, ViolenceModerate
Grief, Religious bigotry, MurderMinor
Rape, Child death, Chronic illness
423 pages • first pub 1796 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199537402
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 15 October 2008
Description
First published in 1797, The Italian is one of the finest examples of Gothic romance. The fast-paced, narrative centres on Ann Radcliffe's most brilliant creation, the sinister monk Schedoni, whose past is shrouded in mystery. From the novel's ope...
Community Reviews Summary of 583 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
adventurous 59%
tense 40%
emotional 33%
challenging 19%
reflective 11%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 31% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Classism, ViolenceModerate
Grief, Religious bigotry, MurderMinor
Rape, Child death, Chronic illness