She by H. Rider Haggard

374 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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She by H. Rider Haggard is a captivating read for the adventurous and curious, who will be swept away by the enchanting tale of Ayesha, the mysterious white queen, and the intriguing quest to uncover the secrets of her hidden realm, a journey that will ignite their wanderlust and leave them spellbound by the timeless allure of the unknown.

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This classic work of fantasy begins with scholar Ludwig Horace Holly being visited by an old friend who is ailing. The friend passes the guardianship of his 5-year-old son on to Holly. Fast forward twenty-five years: the hapless orphan is now a ha...

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Community Reviews

3.15
based on 1,192 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 92%

mysterious: 67%

dark: 40%

tense: 27%

challenging: 23%

reflective: 13%

emotional: 6%

informative: 6%

funny: 1%

hopeful: 1%

inspiring: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

13% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
39% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

69% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

22% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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