![]() ![]() If you want a book that will entertain, frighten, and shock you look no further. Given, he is nowhere near Poe, but who is? He is far ahead of his time (late 18th century) in psychological exploration and X-files-esque ponderings. This man should definitely be read more and given more credit as the grand-father of gothic writing. However, as far as pure entertainment value, and heart stopping plot twists he is second to none. He had to hurry his output to keep up with his grumbling stomach. ![]() ![]() He was a professional author from a time when, even if you were a best seller, it only paid just enough to get by. Given, he may not have written the most perfectly structured novel in history, but give the guy a break. I read this book when I was an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin Madison, and was amazed at the creative genius this man had, as well as the destructive power of critical dismissal. I am impressed with the reviews on this site because they are so deservedly glowing. An amazing book by an amazingly creative author. ![]()
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