fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

240 pages | first published 1898

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Gentleman thief Raffles is daring, debonair, devilishly handsome-and a first-rate cricketer. In these eight stories, the master burglar indulges his passion for cricket and crime: stealing jewels from a country house, outwitting the law, pilfering...
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Summary of 67 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
lighthearted 44%
mysterious 44%
dark 33%
funny 33%
tense 33%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
reflective 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.55

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