A review by masoncasper
Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

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

3.0

Advertised as a book that inspired vampire media for decades to follow and as a reader you can see how. The sapphic undertones, haunting and suspenseful overtones echo throughout the text and contribute to the disturbing atmosphere and characterization of Carmilla and the men surrounding Laura. 
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