A review by mfrisk
Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

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

3.5

This was a great short read that very quickly immerses you into a world of dark forests, gothic castles, and mysterious women. I really enjoyed the descriptions of the setting and towards the end the laying out of vampire lore. What I felt was missing was more depth to our main character Laura and more background to our mysterious stranger Carmilla. Though perhaps that second part is more intentional. 

It’s a novella so totally makes sense we don’t get more but that’s what I would have loved along with more of a satisfying conclusion. What we got was not much of a battle but more of a convenient end which felt rushed. 
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