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librarymouse's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I read this for a Halloween reading challenge. It's a fine read, but I've enjoyed retellings of it far more in the past.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
Threatening looming.mistress_mori's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sofi_thebookishflor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alexrosecandle's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
ikiefer's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful imagery.
Never seen any film adaptations of this. I always thought of this story as being mysterious, supernatural and spooky. Didn’t realize half of it was Ichabod Crane being a total simp.
Never seen any film adaptations of this. I always thought of this story as being mysterious, supernatural and spooky. Didn’t realize half of it was Ichabod Crane being a total simp.
bibliovolubile's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
dogmomirene's review against another edition
5.0
While Washington Irving'sThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a short text, the language can present challenges for various middle school and high school readers.
This graphic novel bridges the complex vocabulary. In some instances words are rephrased for clarification. Oftentimes, original word choices from Irving's text are used, but supported with the ominous illustrations.
The illustrations support the "twilight superstitions" of Sleepy Hollow with their various and numerous earth tones. Orange and gold backgrounds identify dusk falling and early morn. Other colors are subdued. A pink dress appears completely color-washed. The lake water's light blue evokes chilled glass. The colors alone scream sinister!
This rendition of Ichabod Crane beautifully showcases his true nature flickering behind the facade he presents to the town's women. His hands depicted as shovel-like, his long lying dos, and his hollow thin frame make him as unlikeable as ever.
The Headless Horseman "who is ever and anon seen by the country folk, hurrying along in the gloom of night as if on the wings of the wind", looks just as terrifying here as in my imagination. The head/pumpkin thrown left a little to be desired, but all other images of him depict him galloping, giving chase, and pursuing. He reign of terror continues in this adaptation.
If you're looking to make the original text of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow more accessible to students, this version is written on a 7th grade reading level. If you're just a fan of the original tale, the illustrations in this graphic novel should delight you.
This graphic novel bridges the complex vocabulary. In some instances words are rephrased for clarification. Oftentimes, original word choices from Irving's text are used, but supported with the ominous illustrations.
The illustrations support the "twilight superstitions" of Sleepy Hollow with their various and numerous earth tones. Orange and gold backgrounds identify dusk falling and early morn. Other colors are subdued. A pink dress appears completely color-washed. The lake water's light blue evokes chilled glass. The colors alone scream sinister!
This rendition of Ichabod Crane beautifully showcases his true nature flickering behind the facade he presents to the town's women. His hands depicted as shovel-like, his long lying dos, and his hollow thin frame make him as unlikeable as ever.
The Headless Horseman "who is ever and anon seen by the country folk, hurrying along in the gloom of night as if on the wings of the wind", looks just as terrifying here as in my imagination. The head/pumpkin thrown left a little to be desired, but all other images of him depict him galloping, giving chase, and pursuing. He reign of terror continues in this adaptation.
If you're looking to make the original text of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow more accessible to students, this version is written on a 7th grade reading level. If you're just a fan of the original tale, the illustrations in this graphic novel should delight you.
kat_foss's review against another edition
2.0
Bro needs to use less words and not make a ghost story sad?!?!
honeybee_reads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review against another edition
Not the Most interesting classic if im honest... so i don't want to rate it bad as it is a classic for a reason...