The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes #3

Arthur Conan Doyle

298 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

A delight for a public which enjoys incident, mystery, and above all that matching of the wits of a clever man against the dumb resistance of the secrecy of inanimate things, which results in the triumph of the human intelligence. Notice: This Boo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,196 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 84%
funny 21%
lighthearted 17%
dark 12%
tense 12%
challenging 10%
relaxing 8%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 18% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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