The Boscombe Valley Mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Description

Lestrade summons Holmes to a community in Herefordshire, where a local land owner has been murdered outdoors. The deceased's estranged son is strongly implicated. Holmes quickly determines that a mysterious third man may be responsible for the cri...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 30%
dark 30%
lighthearted 30%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
reflective 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.61

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