The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King

341 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Long retired, Sherlock Holmes quietly pursues his study of honeybee behavior on the Sussex Downs. He never imagines he would encounter anyone whose intellect matched his own, much less an audacious teenage girl with a penchant for detection. Miss ...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 88%
tense 17%
lighthearted 14%
funny 13%
emotional 11%
dark 7%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 34%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 31% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 13%

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3.9

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