Carmilla

J. Sheridan LeFanu

Jan 2013 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

This Gothic novella tells the story of a young woman's susceptibility to the attentions of a female vampire named Carmilla. Carmilla predates Bram Stoker's Dracula by 25 years, and has been adapted many times for cinema. Although Carmilla is a lesser known and far shorter Gothic vampire story than the generally-considered master work of that genre, Dracula, the latter is heavily influenced by Le Fanu's short story.

Ratings and reviews

It's ok. Not a lot actually happens, and it gets a bit redundant at times. There's also not much horror, but the cozy gothic vibes are definitely present. I personally wouldn't recommend this ahead of other classic horror novels, but if you've already read all the staples and just want something with a similar style, this should do the trick.

...book that was brought to me by the Canadian web series based on the book by Joseph Sheridan La Fenu, with the same name. I am fascinated at how this was written over a century ago, considering the implications that are made about the relation between the young girl and Carmilla. The way its written, there is no right or wrong really on how you should feel towards the mysterious shadowy figure that resides at the end of the girl's bed at night. She is beautiful and seductive. Thats all she needs.

Lovely! I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with this novella. Short and engaging story, nice characters, and a truly loving development between Laura and Carmilla. It is more romantic than I thought it would be, which comes to my pleasing. Really recommend anyone to read it. Spoiler alert: Now, I want another version with a happy ending for these two, in which they will be happy lesbians through all of eternity.