Plot Summary

The Gargoyle

Andrew Davidson
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The Gargoyle

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

Andrew Davidson

The Gargoyle

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North America • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson intertwines the tale of a former porn actor who becomes a burn victim and a drug addict after a car accident, with stories told by Marianne Engel, a sculptor who believes they were lovers in a Fourteenth Century German monastery. They form a deep connection, grappling with pain, love, and redemption through her mystical narratives and his recovery journey.

Dark

Mysterious

Emotional

Melancholic

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.2

52,631 ratings

73%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Andrew Davidson's The Gargoyle captivates with its engrossing storytelling and lyrical prose, blending romance, history, and fantasy. Reviewers applaud its imaginative narrative and richly textured characters, but some criticize its pacing and complexity. Despite minor flaws, it remains a compelling read for those who enjoy intricate tales of love and redemption.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Gargoyle?

Readers who relish dark romance blended with historical fiction and magical realism will be captivated by Andrew Davidson's The Gargoyle. Fans of The Time Traveler's Wife and The Shadow of the Wind will appreciate its complex narrative, deep character development, and intertwining love stories across time.

4.2

52,631 ratings

73%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North America • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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