08-12-2008, 05:41 PM
Manderley Wrote:GothicLover Wrote:Manderley Wrote:Just curious: What's the most important element in the novel: The gothic setting or the romantic storyline?
I believe that's a subjective decision that is dependent upon the individual reader's taste.
I do beg your pardon, it seems my question was a trifle ambiguous. Let me rephrase it for any latecomers:
What's the most important element in the novel as far as you are concerned: The gothic setting or the romantic storyline?
Being more interested in mystery and suspense, I do prefer the gothic setting. However, I will qualify that and say that if the romance is extremely awkward, it will detract from my enjoyment of the novel.
