She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider Haggard

She: A History of Adventure

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H. Rider Haggard

317 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

She is the story of Cambridge professor Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey, and their journey to a lost kingdom in the African interior. The journey is triggered by a mysterious package left to Leo by his father, to be opened on his 25th birthda...

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Community Reviews Summary of 628 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 77%
dark 51%
tense 29%
challenging 25%
reflective 14%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 31%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 21% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 41% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Average rating

3.12

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