The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes #3

Arthur Conan Doyle

256 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a collection of twelve short stories by Scottish author Arthur Conan Doyle, is considered a milestone in the genre of detective fiction. With Sherlock Holmes's clever disguises and ability to solve even the most ...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 84%
funny 21%
lighthearted 19%
tense 12%
dark 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 9%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 3%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 20% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.16

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