The Red-Headed League by Arthur Conan Doyle

26 pages first pub 1891 (view editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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The Red-Headed League is ideal for readers who relish cleverly plotted mysteries with unexpected twists and a touch of classic intrigue.

Description

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. It was first published on 14 October 1892; the individual stories had been serialised in The Strand...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 1,648 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 87%

adventurous: 71%

lighthearted: 22%

funny: 15%

challenging: 8%

reflective: 8%

tense: 8%

informative: 6%

relaxing: 6%

dark: 1%


Pace

76% of readers chose fast
18% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

81% of readers chose Plot
9% of readers chose A mix
9% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

4% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
83% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

10% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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