Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock

Nightmare Abbey

Thomas Love Peacock

248 pages • first pub 1818 (editions)

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This 1818 novel is set in a former abbey whose owner, Christopher Glowry, is host to visitors who enjoy his hospitality and engage in endless debate. Among these guests are figures recognizable to Peacock's contemporaries, including characters bas...

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Community Reviews

3.21
based on 228 reviews

Moods

funny: 75%

lighthearted: 58%

dark: 25%

challenging: 16%

mysterious: 16%

inspiring: 8%

reflective: 8%

Pace

33% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

77% of readers chose Character
22% of readers chose N/A
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

22% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

85% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

83% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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