The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley

The Mark of Zorro

Zorro #1

Johnston McCulley

220 pages • first pub 1919 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous fast-paced

Description

Here begins the legend of Zorro. Spanish Southern California struggles under the governor's tyrannical grip. Missions are raided and innocent peasants are abused and persecuted. But from the desert a savior arises. A masked man named Zorro, or des...

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Community Reviews Summary of 257 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
lighthearted 50%
funny 27%
inspiring 27%
mysterious 27%
hopeful 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 38%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.78

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