The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe

The Mysteries of Udolpho

Ann Radcliffe

875 pages first pub 1794 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious slow-paced
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On the pleasant banks of the Garonne, in the province of Gascony, stood, in the year 1584, the ch teau of Monsieur St. Aubert. From its windows were seen the pastoral landscapes of Guienne and Gascony stretching along the river, gay with luxuriant...

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Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 66%
adventurous 47%
emotional 32%
tense 31%
reflective 23%
challenging 22%
sad 18%
funny 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 86%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 42% | Character: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.25

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