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 3,692 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
funny 20%
challenging 19%
informative 14%
lighthearted 13%
tense 13%
dark 11%
mysterious 10%
reflective 10%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 42%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 39% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.53

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