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Olalla

Robert Louis Stevenson
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Olalla

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2004

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Robert Louis Stevenson

Olalla

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Spain • 19th century

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "Olalla" by Robert Louis Stevenson, a wounded soldier seeks recovery at a remote, enigmatic Spanish family estate. He becomes captivated by Olalla, the family’s reclusive daughter, and learns about their haunting, mysterious lineage. The story explores themes of isolation, beauty, and the supernatural, set against a backdrop of a decaying, ancient atmosphere.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Dark

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

3.6

3,798 ratings

35%

Loved it

41%

Mixed feelings

25%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Olalla, a novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, captivates with its atmospheric gothic setting and psychological depth. Readers appreciate the vivid descriptions and intriguing mystery but find the pacing uneven and some character motivations unclear. The story excels in evoking mood and tension, though its resolution leaves some desiring more clarity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Olalla?

A reader who enjoys Olalla by Robert Louis Stevenson likely appreciates gothic literature, themes of mystery, and psychological depth. Similar fans may enjoy Dracula by Bram Stoker or Frankenstein by Mary Shelley for their exploration of eerie atmospheres and complex characters within a haunting narrative.

3.6

3,798 ratings

35%

Loved it

41%

Mixed feelings

25%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Spain • 19th century

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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