brynthere_readthat 's review for:

Castle of Otranto by Tony Jay, Horace Walpole

2.5

mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Reading this in modern times, it’s not a very compelling story. I only read it since it’s considered the first gothic novel. Idk, maybe those bitches we’re quaking in their boots but not i