Tales from 1,001 Nights: Aladdin, Ali Baba and Other Favourites by

Tales from 1,001 Nights: Aladdin, Ali Baba and Other Favourites

with Malcolm C. Lyons (Translator), Ursula Lyons (Translator)

528 pages first pub 800 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced
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Every night for three years the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with a different virgin, executing her next morning. To end this brutal pattern and to save her own life, the vizier's daughter, Shahrazad, begins to tell the king tales of adventure, ...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 34%
challenging 31%
dark 28%
funny 25%
reflective 21%
lighthearted 16%
tense 14%
emotional 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 41%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 31% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 32% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.84

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