A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle

A Study in Scarlet

Sherlock Holmes #1

Arthur Conan Doyle

127 pages • first pub 1887 (editions) user-added

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

"A Study in Scarlet" is the first published story of one of the most famous literary detectives of all time, Sherlock Holmes. Here Dr. Watson, who has just returned from a war in Afghanistan, meets Sherlock Holmes for the first time when they beco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26,938 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 74%
tense 16%
dark 14%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
reflective 9%
informative 8%
lighthearted 6%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 28% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.91

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