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yueyea's review against another edition
3.0
Despite its reputation as a gothic/horror story, I didn't find it to be anything close to either of those genres. Not that I'm trying to challenge the fact that it's a classic—in fact, it's very deserving of that title considering its wonderful descriptive imagery. What I did not expect was how incredibly entertaining and down-right hilarious ! it would be. If anything, this amazing short story was peak comedy, and Ichabod—what a hateable douche—totally deserved what was coming to him.
happylilkt's review against another edition
3.0
I've read this before, but first time listening to the audiobook. The language is cumbersome enough that it trips up the narrative. I would recommend reading it instead.
heathergstl's review against another edition
5.0
Haven't read this since grade school! What a fun read! I can't wait to read it to Luna!
bookivore's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
avalete's review against another edition
4.0
I found the story more so hilarious because the Headless Horseman has become such a Halloween icon, but the actual Headless Horseman is just a man who wanted a girl to himself so he threw a pumpkin at a guy on horseback.
Genuinely a good Halloween read though.
Genuinely a good Halloween read though.
nhill_02's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
arytaco's review against another edition
4.0
Washington Irving was one of the earliest American writers of ghost stories and folklore, with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” remaining his most popular. Although often billed as a horror tale, it is really an exercise in illustrating a vivid picture of New England life through heavy descriptions and wandering paragraphs. From the crunch of leaves, the hiss of the wind and the ringing of church bells, the audience is immediately lassoed into an immersive world. The lanky protagonist, Ichabod Crane, is often criticized for his liking towards the wealthy Katrina Van Tassell, but Ichabod’s troubling behavior is merely a societal symptom rather than a character flaw. As the schoolmaster, his earnings are limited — he even has to charm students’ mothers in order to feed himself — so his desire for wealth is understandable. Concluding with a chase with the dreaded Headless Horseman and an ending that is as equally vague as it is satisfying, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is assertedly a literary classic. Perfect for discovering in the dusty corner of a library on a chilly autumn afternoon.
synastry's review against another edition
4.0
not liking this is valid but not liking the ending is crazy to me… the descriptions were excessive tho