The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas Legend by Mayne Reid

The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas Legend

Mayne Reid

528 pages first pub 1865 (editions)

fiction classics literary adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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The legend of the headless horseman is one that has roots in a number of different countries and cultures, dating back much farther than Washington Irving's well-known tale. Captain Mayne Reid's tale, published nearly forty years later, is based o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%
informative 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.85

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