jesssika's review against another edition
4.0
Many have seen some tv or movie variation of this story and are familiar with the storyline. I had read it in school and even watched the movie Legend of Sleepy Hollow that came out. I liked the movie, but there is always something about a good story that always beats out the movie especially when it comes to a mystery or scary story.
The story is set in 1790 in a place called Tarry Town that is in a glen called Sleepy Hollow. We meet Ichabod Crane who is a schoolmaster and who wants to marry an 18 yr old wealthy farmers daughter, Katrina Van Tassel. However, he has some competition with Abraham Van Brunt who also wants her hand. One night there is a party where all are in attendence. When Ichabod leaves he finds he is pursued by the Headless Horseman. He is the ghost of a Hessian trooper who had his head shot off by a stray cannonball during a "nameless battle" during the American Revolutionary War. Ichabod mysteriously disappears from town after that fateful night which leaves Katrina to marry Brom Bones. The story leaves in mystery saying only that Brom would look "exceedingly knowing when the story of Ichabod was related".
This is a fun story that is wrapped in love, mystery, and legend. Definitely worth the read and being free what could be better!
The story is set in 1790 in a place called Tarry Town that is in a glen called Sleepy Hollow. We meet Ichabod Crane who is a schoolmaster and who wants to marry an 18 yr old wealthy farmers daughter, Katrina Van Tassel. However, he has some competition with Abraham Van Brunt who also wants her hand. One night there is a party where all are in attendence. When Ichabod leaves he finds he is pursued by the Headless Horseman. He is the ghost of a Hessian trooper who had his head shot off by a stray cannonball during a "nameless battle" during the American Revolutionary War. Ichabod mysteriously disappears from town after that fateful night which leaves Katrina to marry Brom Bones. The story leaves in mystery saying only that Brom would look "exceedingly knowing when the story of Ichabod was related".
This is a fun story that is wrapped in love, mystery, and legend. Definitely worth the read and being free what could be better!
cajunliterarybelle's review against another edition
3.0
This book consists primarily of Irving’s own tellings of folklore from places such as New York, England, Germany, and Spain. The parts that were not as captivating for me were worth spending time on to later relish the fantastic tales of satire, history, ghosts, and pirates. The edition I read is actually a compilation of Irving’s writings titled “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and other selections from Washington Irving”. There are a total of 22 tales and other writings. My favorites that I found most enjoyable, beyond “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle”, are: “The Spectre Bridegroom”; “English Writers on America”; “The Mutability of Literature”; “The Creole Village”; “The Adventure of the German Student”; “The Adventure of the Mason”; “The Guests from Gibbet Island”; and “The Legend of Don Muniz Sancho de Hinojosa”.
spookybookylonnie's review against another edition
4.0
We've all heard at least of the name Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod Crane is a schoolteacher who ventures to Tarry Town, nestled in the glen of Sleepy Hollow, in the hopes of finding out more. Is it just a ghost story or is there some truth? And why was Crane never seen in Sleepy Hollow again?
I was impressed at how much was done in this short story. The atmosphere created, the characters, the flow of the story was great. I'd really recommend this creepy read.
I was impressed at how much was done in this short story. The atmosphere created, the characters, the flow of the story was great. I'd really recommend this creepy read.
isabella_reads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Misogyny, and Racial slurs
brandimarinig's review against another edition
3.0
The audiobook made this an amazing experience. I do not know if I would have enjoyed it as much without it.
gillianc695a's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
3.0
joanneisreading's review against another edition
4.0
My brain isn’t meant to read classics but this actually was beyond enjoyable, loved his short stories.
emilygaynier's review against another edition
3.0
Probably more like 2.5.
I much prefer adaptations of this story.
It should be called An Overly Detailed Account of These Three Peoples' Lives: With a Small Appearance of a Ghost
I much prefer adaptations of this story.
It should be called An Overly Detailed Account of These Three Peoples' Lives: With a Small Appearance of a Ghost
rodakor09's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
xx_selenite's review against another edition
2.0
I'm sorry but... It was pretty boring. Like 80% of the books are descriptions that don't add anything to the plot, and the story is rushed in barely two pages. Even after studying it, I don't find a strong interest. Some other books have similar stories and do it better. It's a classic, and I like Gothic literature, but I have limits and this is one of them