21st Century Gothic

"A Madness" is one of my favorite stories thus far, and likely due to the 21st century Gothic twist. We see a decaying London in place of a dark castle, which is a refreshing twist on the typical Gothic setting. Instead of a singular, medieval location, we are shown a take on a modern city with a desolate feeling. 

At the same time, we see a more relatable way of life than in previous Gothic literature. We see cars, electricity in the lights and the modern streets of London. While over-the-top at times, I feel the story was extremely well written and serves to bridge the gap between Gothic works and the present.