Elementary, She Read by Vicki Delany

Elementary, She Read

Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery #1

Vicki Delany

308 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Gemma Doyle, a transplanted Englishwoman, has returned to the quaint town of West London on Cape Cod to manage her Great Uncle Arthur's Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium. The shop--located at 222 Baker Street-specializes in the Holmes canon an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
lighthearted 55%
adventurous 37%
funny 29%
tense 11%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 39%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 38% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 26%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.57

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