Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

Don Quixote

Don Quijote de la Mancha #1-2

Miguel de Cervantes with Roy McMillan (Narrator), John Ormsby (Translator)

36 hours, 6 minutes • first pub 1615 (editions)

fiction classics literary adventurous funny slow-paced

Description

The most influential work of the entire Spanish literary canon and a founding work of modern Western literature, Don Quixote is also one of the greatest works ever written. Hugely entertaining but also moving at times, this episodic novel is built...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,209 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
funny 81%
lighthearted 46%
challenging 25%
reflective 20%
inspiring 12%
emotional 10%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.64

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