The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Stephen Thorne, Arthur Conan Doyle

1 hour first pub 1892 (editions) user-added

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

In The Adventure of the Speckled Band, Sherlock Holmes and Watson come to the aid of Helen Stoner, who has reason to fear her life is being threatened by her abusive stepfather, Dr. Grimesby Roylott.Her sister, who died two years before, spoke of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 788 reviews

Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 45%
dark 34%
tense 14%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
sad 8%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 22%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 12% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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