The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Washington Irving

45 pages first pub 1820 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious medium-paced
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Of all the ghostly lore that bedevils Sleepy Hollow, none terrifies more than the galloping spectre of the Headless Horseman. Few in the haunted glen are as susceptible to the tale as the superstitious schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane. But just as bewi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,883 reviews

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: 12% | 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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