The Arabian Nights  by Andrew Lang

273 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous medium-paced
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A collection of 26 tales told by Scheherazade to save herself and other young girls from death at the Sultan's hands.The story of the merchant and the genius --The story of the first old man and of the hind --The story of the second old man and of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
dark 36%
funny 27%
lighthearted 27%
mysterious 27%
challenging 18%
reflective 18%
emotional 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.63

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