A review by boisdelaire
The Monk by Matthew Lewis

4.0

i read it for school but i already had it in my pal so it was a matter of time before i read it (thanks to them anyway, because it would have taken years). one, i’m incredibly surprised that i’m putting 4 stars for a novel i had to read for school, that’s unexpected. two, this book was as atrocious as it was incredible and captivating. there are so many themes evoked, and the main character of ambrosio is probably the most hideous character i’ve ever read about in my entire life. but boi what a journey.