fiction classics crime mystery adventurous medium-paced

missing duration info | first published 1915

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"Doyle's final novel featuring the beloved sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, brings the detective and his friend to a country manor where they are preceded by either a murder or a suicide. A secretive organization lies culprit and an infiltration of it is ...
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Summary of 2503 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 74%
dark 26%
tense 20%
challenging 10%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 18%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | A mix: 11% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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