She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider Haggard

She: A History of Adventure

Ayesha #1

H. Rider Haggard

317 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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She is the story of Cambridge professor Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey, and their journey to a lost kingdom in the African interior. The journey is triggered by a mysterious package left to Leo by his father, to be opened on his 25th birthda...

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Community Reviews Summary of 889 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 70%
dark 41%
tense 27%
challenging 21%
reflective 11%
informative 7%
emotional 5%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 36%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 15% | Character: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.11

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