The Game by Laurie R. King

400 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

It’s only the second day of 1924, but Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, find themselves embroiled in intrigue. It starts with a New Year’s visit from Holmes’s brother Mycroft, who comes bearing a strange package containing the papers ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 685 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 66%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
dark 22%
funny 11%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.99

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