The Speckled Band by Hilary Burningham, Arthur Conan Doyle

64 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

A gripping, easy to read edition, rewritten in accessible clear, modern English Helen Stoner has enlisted the help of Sherlock Holmes to investigate the strange death of her twin sister, Julia. On the night Julia died of fright," Helen had heard ...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 45%
dark 34%
tense 14%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
sad 8%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 22%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 12% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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