The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz

296 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

For the first time in its one-hundred-and-twenty-five-year history, the Arthur Conan Doyle Estate has authorized a new Sherlock Holmes novel. Once again, The Game's Afoot... London, 1890. 221B Baker St. A fine art dealer named Edmund Carstairs v...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,320 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 73%
dark 72%
tense 40%
sad 16%
challenging 11%
reflective 8%
emotional 6%
funny 5%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 25%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 22% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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