His Last Bow by Arthur Conan Doyle

198 pages first pub 1917 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The casebook of Sherlock Holmes is crammed with stories of his brilliance and remarkable insight. Here is a selection, chronicled by his able assistant and partner in detection Dr Watson, that further demonstrate that there has never been a mind t...

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Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 87%
tense 17%
dark 16%
lighthearted 11%
emotional 7%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 29%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 20% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

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