The League of Frightened Men by Robert Goldsborough, Rex Stout

The League of Frightened Men

Nero Wolfe #2

Robert Goldsborough, Rex Stout

302 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious tense medium-paced
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Paul Chapin's college cronies never forgave themselves for the prank that crippled their friend. Yet with Harvard days behind them, they thought they were forgiven -- until a class reunion ends in a fatal fall. This league of frightened men seeks ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 309 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 35%
funny 23%
challenging 17%
dark 17%
lighthearted 17%
tense 11%
emotional 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 29%
slow 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 41% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.8

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