The Life and Adventures of Joaquín Murieta: The Celebrated California Bandit by John Rollin Ridge

The Life and Adventures of Joaquín Murieta: The Celebrated California Bandit

John Rollin Ridge

208 pages first pub 1854 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging dark informative medium-paced
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An adventure tale about Mexicans rising up against US rule in CaliforniaAn action packed blend of folk tale, romance, epic and myth, The Life and Adventures of Joaquín Murieta tells the story of the Gold Rush-era bandit Joaquín Murieta, whose effo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 70%
informative 50%
tense 40%
reflective 30%
sad 20%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
funny 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | Character: 22% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

2.88

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