The Ballad of the White Horse by G.K. Chesterton

The Ballad of the White Horse

G.K. Chesterton

132 pages first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics historical poetry dark mysterious slow-paced
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More than a thousand years ago, the ruler of a beleaguered kingdom saw a vision of the Virgin Mary that moved him to rally his chiefs and make a last stand. Alfred the Great freed his realm from Danish invaders in the year 878 with an against-all-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%
informative 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.06

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