Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

190 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction classics horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious fast-paced
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In a lonely castle deep in the Styrian forest, Laura leads a solitary life with only her elderly father for company – until a moonlit night brings an unexpected guest to the schloss. At first Laura is glad to finally have a female companion of her...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 35,865 reviews

Moods

dark: 87%

mysterious: 86%

tense: 37%

adventurous: 12%

emotional: 12%

reflective: 7%

challenging: 5%

sad: 5%

funny: 1%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

51% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
27% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

8% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

26% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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