Reviews

Wieland; or The Transformation, and Memoirs of Carwin, The Biloquist by Charles Brockden Brown, Emory Elliott

sappho_reads's review

mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

lisajayne_02's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

lauli's review against another edition

4.0

Wieland or The Transformation is one of the earliest American novels (1798), and inaugurated the Gothic tradition in America. It tells the story of Wieland and his sister (the narrator). Born to a religious fanatic killed in mysterious circumstances, the Wielands experience throughout the novel strange and apparently supernatural occurrences which affect them psychologically, pushing them toward their mental and physical disintegration and that of those they love, especially after the introduction of the odd and disturbing figure of Carwin in their lives. I think the novel has a few structural issues, but also memorable scenes which speed the reader on.

onlineleah's review against another edition

3.0

3.5*
yo this book is actually sick. I’m tempted to give it a full 4 but man old school writing style really hurts my brain. the plot was so freaking crazy but wow!!! carwin u dumb son but I get it!!!!!