The Rider on the White Horse by Theodor Storm

The Rider on the White Horse

Theodor Storm with James Wright (Translator)

288 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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"The Rider on the White Horse" begins as a ghost story. A traveler along the coast of the North Sea is caught in dangerously rough weather. Offshore he glimpses a spectral rider rising and plunging in the wind and rain. Taking shelter at an inn, t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 745 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
mysterious 64%
sad 34%
adventurous 30%
tense 30%
reflective 24%
emotional 16%
informative 12%
challenging 10%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 36%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 32% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.11

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