The Mysteries of Udolpho
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The Mysteries of Udolpho
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Alison Larkin
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This was the most popular novel of Radcliffe's time; Radcliffe's portrayal of her heroine's inner life raised the Gothic romance to a new level. The atmosphere of fear and the gripping plot continue to thrill today.
This is the story of the orphaned Emily St Aubert, who finds herself separated from the man she loves and confined within the Castle of Udolpho by her aunt's new husband Montoni. Here she must cope with an unwanted suitor, Montoni's threats, and the wild imaginings and terrors which threaten to overwhelm her.
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Editor reviews
Ann Radcliffe’s most popular novel, The Mysteries of Udolpho, with its titular enigmatic castle, vivid landscapes, supernatural portents, and brooding characters is considered by many to be the standard by which all Gothic novels are judged. When her father dies, Emily is forced to live at the castle of her aunt’s new husband, the malevolent Count Montoni. The drama unfolds as Emily is treated cruelly by Montoni and alarming events constantly trouble her. Alison Larkin performs the grotesque and the sumptuous elements of the audiobook with equal dexterity, excelling at the villainous men who inhabit the story. If you’re ready to escape into a romantic and chilling world, you won't want to stop listening to this classic tale.
It does have that unfortunate habit common to 18th century novels where, at the peak of the action, we pause for 15 pages of scenery. But the scenery was beautifully written...
[slight spoiler alert] The breakup was the best breakup I've ever heard/read/seen and I loved it.
The narrator was very good - amazing facility with accents, and I felt like her accents and tones enhanced the characters.
Fully recommended
Loved this: great story, great narrator
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Mysteries of Udolpho to be better than the print version?
Yes, I would never have the time or patience to read the novel.Have you listened to any of Alison Larkin’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I have not but will look out for other titles.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
No, the whole novel was a sheer delight and difficult to stop listening to.Any additional comments?
Pure quality literature and narration. So so enjoyable.A newly discovered literary gem.
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Like many reviewers, I read this because I had re-read Northanger Abbey a while ago and this novel is mentioned a few times in that. I am not a great fan of classics but feel I have reached an age where I should be mature enough to appreciate them for what they are. I suppose I sort of am.
This book could be at least halved if the flowery descriptions of landscape were removed and also the many poems. Yes our heroine is prone to spontaneously writing poetry, which she then shares with us. It is invariably about nature and is pious in tone.
This book was the most popular of its time. Times have definitely changed. The male/female dynamic and rules are alien to our 21st century lives.
Emily the heroine is continually praised as being sweet and kind and virtuous and she is religious. She seems somewhat vapid to be honest.
The mystery element - it keeps you guessing and the end wraps many of these up but not all mysteries are resolved. I went in search online of one in particular and no, that really is not explained. I thought I might have missed it.
As heroines go, she is one you feel you want to shake sometimes - but she would probably cry and faint if you did.
Wow that was long
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From suspence to... longwinded?
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A gothic novel which has endured
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