Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta: Celebrated California Bandit by John Rollin Ridge, Yellow Bird

Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta: Celebrated California Bandit

John Rollin Ridge, Yellow Bird

210 pages first pub 1854 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging dark informative medium-paced

Description

In 1854, a Cherokee Indian called Yellow Bird (better known as John Rollin Ridge) launched in this book the myth of Joaquin Murieta, based on the California criminal career of a 19th century Mexican bandit. Today this folk hero has been written in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.84

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