A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle

A Study in Scarlet

Sherlock Holmes #1

Arthur Conan Doyle with Gris Grimly (Illustrator)

288 pages • first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first novel--and the origin story of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson--is reimagined in the first unabridged, fully illustrated version since its debut, by acclaimed and bestselling illustrator Gris Grimly.The year is 1881....

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Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 73%
tense 15%
dark 14%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
reflective 9%
informative 8%
lighthearted 7%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 31%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 28% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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