A review by nusighba
Olalla by Robert Louis Stevenson

3.0

There's something so cozy and enchanting about gothic horror novels, and Olalla is one of them. Although it massively missed out on the horror factor, but it was gothic enough; not to mention the gorgeous style of Stevenson's writing, which kept the story indulging to read regardless of the course of the plot. One thing I absolutely, absolutely loved is how Stevenson described the emotions one goes through while having a crush, or a love at first sight. Ah, Stevenson crafted these emotions so beautifully and passionately it made me feel nostalgic.
I think Olalla is overall a beautiful book if you excuse the often bland plot and solely judge it by the writing.