Tales of the Alhambra by Washington Irving

Tales of the Alhambra

Washington Irving

310 pages first pub 1832 (editions)

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Washington Irving, an American diplomat, historian and traveller, arrived in Granada in spring 1829. For a while he lived in the Alhambra, as it was inhabited at that time. Its walls, its residents' gossip and chroniclers inspired him to write the...

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Moods

adventurous 70%
informative 60%
relaxing 50%
mysterious 35%
reflective 30%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 15%
challenging 10%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 36%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

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3.69

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