The Ransom of Red Chief: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Level 1, Simplified Character Edition by O. Henry

The Ransom of Red Chief: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Level 1, Simplified Character Edition

O. Henry

108 pages first pub 1907 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Trying to make some fast cash, two small-time crooks devise a plan to kidnap the son of a wealthy family in a village and hold him for ransom. When the kidnapped boy pulls out his Hong Hou ("Red Monkey") costume, the two burglars realize they may ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 60%
adventurous 40%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.94

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