Melmoth the Wanderer 1820 by Charles Robert Maturin

Melmoth the Wanderer 1820

Charles Robert Maturin with Sarah Perry (Contributor)

608 pages • first pub 1820 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark reflective slow-paced
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The original tale of gothic horror, now with an introduction by Sarah Perry When a young Dublin student goes to pay his last respects to his dying uncle, he never imagines that he might chance upon a terrifying family secret. Who is the sinister o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 301 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 75%
challenging 68%
tense 43%
reflective 28%
adventurous 21%
sad 21%
emotional 18%
funny 6%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 37% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.43

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