The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow
by Washington Irving
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Author: Washington IrvingEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-07
ISBN: 1599869306
Number of pages: 76
Publisher: Filiquarian
Book Reviews of The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow
Book Review: 1 Star is being nice
Summary: 1 Stars
If I had to make one worthwhile advice in my life, it would be to not read this story. The boring storyline simply fails to capture any interest, despite the character's unique names.
Washington Irving's overhyped tale not only did not fulfill my expectations after hearing such praise about it and seeing the Disney animated film on it, but also wasted thirty minutes of my life.
The simple and ineffective plot drones on and on when you just want it to end. Following the actions of Ichabod Crane, a fellow schoolmaster, in the lazy town of Sleepy Hollow, the story does not capture the desired love triangle among Crane, Katrina Von Tassel, and Brom Bones, the local ruffian. Instead the relation pans out one-sided, leaving a big gaping question, what was the point of that?
The characters all prove to be quite uninteresting. Every character never fully develops, thus statically remains boring throughout the tale. From Ichabod, to Katrina, to Brom Bones, to the headless Horseman, none of the aforementioned ever spark a moment in the book worth recalling.
What really brings the story down is the olden nineteenth century style. Nothing is ever enticing and makes me want to read more, rather, every word I struggle on to read, just adds to my frustration and willingness to simply give up on the story.
In the end, if you have some time to spare, do not read this book, rather go buy an ice cream and chill; it will make your day much better. The only lasting impression you will have is how horribly you wasted your time.
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