The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Washington Irving

1 hour, 15 minutes first pub 1820 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious medium-paced
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In the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, New York, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane arrives to educate the children of the region. This lanky schoolmaster from Connecticut fancies the idea of marrying the beautiful Katrina Van ...

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Moods

mysterious 73%
dark 63%
adventurous 36%
tense 22%
funny 16%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 2%
emotional 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 36%
medium 36%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | Character: 26% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.42

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