A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R. King

A Monstrous Regiment of Women

Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes #2

Laurie R. King

336 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

A Monstrous Regiment of Women continues Mary Russell's adventures as a worthy student of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and as an ever more skilled sleuth in her own right. Looking for respite in London after a stupefying visit from relative...

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Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 90%
emotional 40%
dark 26%
tense 23%
funny 16%
challenging 13%
reflective 10%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 31%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 25% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.91

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