Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

90 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction classics horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious fast-paced
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Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu is a haunting and atmospheric tale that will captivate readers who delight in gothic horror, LGBTQ+ fiction, and the darker corners of human experience, making it a must-read for those who crave a rich and suspenseful exploration of the sapphic experience.

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Carmilla is a Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and one of the early works of vampire fiction, predating Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) by 26 years. The story is narrated by a young woman preyed upon by a female vampire named Carmilla, later...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 25,954 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

49% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
26% 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
23% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

27% 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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