Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta: Celebrated California Bandit by John Rollin Ridge, Yellow Bird

Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta: Celebrated California Bandit

John Rollin Ridge, Yellow Bird

210 pages first pub 1854 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging dark informative medium-paced
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In 1854, a Cherokee Indian called Yellow Bird (better known as John Rollin Ridge) launched in this book the myth of Joaquin Murieta, based on the California criminal career of a 19th century Mexican bandit. Today this folk hero has been written in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 70%
informative 50%
tense 40%
reflective 30%
sad 20%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
funny 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | Character: 22% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

2.88

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