Ivanhoe by Walter Scott

461 pages first pub 1819 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous slow-paced
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Introduction and Notes by David Blair, University of Kent at Canterbury.Set in the reign of Richard I, Coeur de Lion, Ivanhoe is packed with memorable incidents - sieges, ambushes and combats - and equally memorable characters: Cedric of Rotherwoo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,919 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
challenging 19%
funny 19%
lighthearted 17%
informative 15%
tense 12%
dark 10%
mysterious 8%
reflective 8%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 4%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 39% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

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3.53

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