A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R. King

A Monstrous Regiment of Women

Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes #2

Laurie R. King

336 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

A Monstrous Regiment of Women continues Mary Russell's adventures as a worthy student of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and as an ever more skilled sleuth in her own right. Looking for respite in London after a stupefying visit from relative...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 85%
emotional 30%
dark 21%
tense 21%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
reflective 11%
informative 7%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 26%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 23% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.92

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