A Scandal in Bohemia by Ronald Holt, Arthur Conan Doyle

A Scandal in Bohemia

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #1

Ronald Holt, Arthur Conan Doyle

85 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Holmes is hired by the King of Bohemia to recover blackmail evidence, held by the woman whom the king once promised to marry, but who he abandoned for a woman of noble birth.

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Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 60%
lighthearted 30%
funny 15%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 4%
challenging 1%
emotional 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 84%
medium 10%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 34% | Character: 12% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

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