Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving

Rip Van Winkle

Washington Irving

44 pages first pub 1820 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories funny medium-paced

Description

This early American tale follows the likeable but lazy Rip Van Winkle into the mysterious Catskill Mountains where he meets a band of odd fellows playing a game of ninepins. Rip falls into a deep sleep for 20 years. When he wakes up, he finds that...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.27

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