The Best of Sherlock Holmes. by Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle

The Best of Sherlock Holmes.

Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle

343 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

These fifteen short stories, chosen by David Stuart Davies, former Editor of Sherlock magazine, show the master detective Sherlock Holmes at his most ingenious. Faithfully supported by his chronicler, Dr Watson, Holmes pits his wits against 'the N...

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Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 93%
reflective 18%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
informative 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 25%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

4.14

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