The Arabian Nights by Anonymous

The Arabian Nights

Anonymous with Husain Haddawy (Translator), Muhsin Mahdi

518 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced

Description

The stories of The Arabian Nights (and stories within stories, and stories within stories within stories) are famously told by the Princess Shahrazad, under the threat of death should the king lose interest in her tale. Collected over the centurie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
dark 42%
mysterious 42%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 21%
funny 21%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 18% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.92

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