Ivanhoe by Walter Scott

Ivanhoe

Waverley Novels #5

Walter Scott

528 pages • first pub 1819 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

Banished from England for seeking to marry against his father's wishes, Ivanhoe joins Richard the Lion Heart on a crusade in the Holy Land. On his return, his passionate desire is to be reunited with the beautiful but forbidden lady Rowena, but he...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
funny 24%
challenging 19%
informative 16%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 13%
tense 13%
reflective 11%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 4%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 46%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 41% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.51

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