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The Orphan of the Rhine by Eleanor Sleath

lorriemerson's review

2.0

Very few horrid or exciting events are depicted as they happen. Instead, most of the tales of treachery, suffering, and heartache are explained to other characters after the events. This method dulls the suspense. Additionally, many of the tales are similar, which is dull to read. Finally, the story depicts few elements of the Gothic beyond the settings, monks, nuns, and monomaniacal despots.