The Italian by Ann Radcliffe

The Italian

Ann Radcliffe

18 hours, 54 minutes • first pub 1796 (editions) user-added

fiction classics horror romance emotional mysterious slow-paced
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First published in 1797, The Italian is one of the finest examples of Gothic romance. The fast-paced, narrative centres on Ann Radcliffe's most brilliant creation, the sinister monk Schedoni, whose past is shrouded in mystery. From the novel's ope...

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Community Reviews

3.35
based on 805 reviews

Moods

dark: 75%

mysterious: 75%

adventurous: 60%

tense: 50%

emotional: 31%

challenging: 28%

reflective: 10%

hopeful: 9%

funny: 6%

sad: 6%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
32% of readers chose medium
60% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

63% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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