ايفانهو by Walter Scott

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Ivanhoe by Walter Scott is a captivating read for anyone who revels in the grandeur of medieval Britain, the chivalry of a bygone era, and the timeless struggle between tradition and progress, making it a perfect fit for history buffs, romance enthusiasts, and fans of classic literature.

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Ivanhoe (1819) was the first of Scott's novels to adopt a purely English subject and was also his first attempt to combine history and romance, which later influenced Victorian medievalism. Set at the time of the Norman Conquest, Ivanhoe returns f...

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Community Reviews

3.55
based on 4,735 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 92%

challenging: 23%

funny: 20%

informative: 15%

lighthearted: 15%

dark: 10%

reflective: 10%

tense: 10%

emotional: 7%

hopeful: 7%

inspiring: 7%

mysterious: 7%

relaxing: 3%

sad: 1%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
54% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
34% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

24% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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