The Alhambra Tales by Washington Irving

The Alhambra Tales

Washington Irving

288 pages first pub 1832 (editions)

fiction classics travel adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Islamic rule, though fragmented, extended over the bulk of Iberia for centuries, even as Christian warlords, pushing south, chipped away at Muslim territory. The work of the Reconquista, as it is called, came to an end with the fall of Granada and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

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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