The Italian by Ann Radcliffe

The Italian

Ann Radcliffe

18 hours, 54 minutes first pub 1796 (editions) user-added

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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
dark 72%
adventurous 60%
tense 39%
emotional 32%
challenging 18%
reflective 11%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 30%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 30% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.31

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