The Curse of Capistrano by Johnston McCulley

The Curse of Capistrano

Zorro #1

Johnston McCulley

244 pages first pub 1919 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous fast-paced

Description

The first work to feature Zorro, nobleman and master swordsman living in Spanish- and Mexican-era California. This novel originally appeared as five serialized installments in the pulp magazine All-Story Weekly.

Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
lighthearted 50%
funny 27%
inspiring 27%
mysterious 27%
hopeful 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 38%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.77

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