A review by sillydilly
The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

this is the very first gothic story! you can definitely see how many roots of the genre started here. that being said, the story is somewhat campy by today’s standards. the main villain was the most intriguing part, and the gothic imagery was fun.
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