The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Washington Irving

62 pages first pub 1820 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark medium-paced

Description

There is magic and mystery surrounding the vale of Sleepy Hollow. It is home to a host of ghostly sounds and goblin spectres, none more infamous than the Headless Horseman. This figure rides out in the witching hour of night. If one is not careful...

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Moods

mysterious 69%
dark 66%
adventurous 34%
tense 20%
funny 15%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
relaxing 3%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 33%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | Character: 27% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.45

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