405 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553571653
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 15 January 1994
Description
In 1915, long since retired from his observations of criminal humanity, Sherlock Holmes is engaged in a reclusive study of honeybee behavior on the Sussex Downs. Never did he think to meet an intellect to match his own—until his acquaintance with ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,086 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 23%
funny 15%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
dark 6%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 24% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cultural appropriation, Gun violence, KidnappingModerate
Addiction, Racism, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness
405 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553571653
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 15 January 1994
Description
In 1915, long since retired from his observations of criminal humanity, Sherlock Holmes is engaged in a reclusive study of honeybee behavior on the Sussex Downs. Never did he think to meet an intellect to match his own—until his acquaintance with ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,086 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 23%
funny 15%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
dark 6%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 24% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cultural appropriation, Gun violence, KidnappingModerate
Addiction, Racism, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness