Ivanhoe by Walter Scott

370 pages first pub 1819 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

In Ivanhoe, Scott fashioned an imperial myth of national cultural identity that has shaped the popular imagination ever since its first appearance at the end of 1819. With the secret return of King Richard and the disinherited Saxon knight Ivanhoe...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
challenging 22%
funny 22%
informative 13%
lighthearted 13%
tense 12%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
reflective 11%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 45%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 44% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.51

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