First person vs. third person?

[Penfeather]

It seems that the majority of Gothics are written in first person, though I've read quite a few in third person too. Do other readers have a preference? A trivial point, but I'm curious if there's a consensus among Gothic fans. In general, I prefer third person narrative, but I also feel that first person seems particularly suited for the Gothic romance/suspense genre. Sometimes I finish a book and can't remember if it was told in first or third person -- a sure sign the author has done a good job with the narrative by simply drawing me into the story without being conscious of a writer.