A review by aimee
The Monk by Matthew Lewis

challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

For a classic this was actually quite alright and had an interesting storyline. Wasn’t too hard to read considering it was written in the 18th century, and I liked the twists and horror. 
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