240 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141395562
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin English Library
Publication date: 04 September 2014
Description
The novel starts with Sherlock Holmes receiving a cipher message from Fred Porlock (pseudonym), an agent of Professor Moriarty. After Porlock sends the message, however, he changes his mind for fear of Moriarty's discovering that he is a traitor. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,248 reviews
Moods
adventurous 79%
dark 31%
tense 26%
challenging 9%
informative 3%
emotional 2%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, DeathModerate
Gun violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Drug use, Gore, Racial slurs
240 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141395562
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin English Library
Publication date: 04 September 2014
Description
The novel starts with Sherlock Holmes receiving a cipher message from Fred Porlock (pseudonym), an agent of Professor Moriarty. After Porlock sends the message, however, he changes his mind for fear of Moriarty's discovering that he is a traitor. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,248 reviews
Moods
adventurous 79%
dark 31%
tense 26%
challenging 9%
informative 3%
emotional 2%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, DeathModerate
Gun violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Drug use, Gore, Racial slurs