The confessional of the black penitents, or The Italian by Ann Radcliffe, Ann Radcliffe
The confessional of the black penitents, or The Italian
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Ann Radcliffe, Ann Radcliffe
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The confessional of the black penitents, or The Italian

Ann Radcliffe, Ann Radcliffe

404 pages • first pub 1796 (view editions)

fiction classics horror romance emotional mysterious slow-paced
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First published in 1797, THE ITALIAN is Ann Radcliffe's classic creation of Gothic romance. Set against the backdrop of the Holy Inquisition, the narrative revolves around a sinister and mysterious monk and two ill-fated lovers. With a new Introdu...

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Community Reviews

3.35
based on 799 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 76%

dark: 75%

adventurous: 60%

tense: 49%

emotional: 31%

challenging: 28%

reflective: 10%

hopeful: 8%

funny: 6%

sad: 6%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
61% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

63% of readers chose Plot
28% 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
41% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
83% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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