The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall

The Affair of the Mysterious Letter

Alexis Hall

340 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

In this charming, witty, and weird fantasy novel, Alexis Hall pays homage to Sherlock Holmes with a new twist on those renowned characters.Upon returning to the city of Khelathra-Ven after five years fighting a war in another universe, Captain Joh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 74%
funny 73%
lighthearted 41%
dark 13%
challenging 12%
tense 7%
emotional 4%
relaxing 3%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 28%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 34% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.84

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