1136 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099529934
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 07 May 2009
Description
This book contains all the investigations and adventures of the world’s most popular detective. Follow the illustrious career of this quintessential British hero from his university days to his final case. His efforts to uncover the truth take him...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,691 reviews
Moods
mysterious 89%
funny 25%
tense 23%
dark 17%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 14%
relaxing 14%
informative 13%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
hopeful 5%
emotional 4%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 36% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Murder, Animal deathModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, Drug useMinor
Addiction, Confinement, Death
1136 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099529934
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 07 May 2009
Description
This book contains all the investigations and adventures of the world’s most popular detective. Follow the illustrious career of this quintessential British hero from his university days to his final case. His efforts to uncover the truth take him...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,691 reviews
Moods
mysterious 89%
funny 25%
tense 23%
dark 17%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 14%
relaxing 14%
informative 13%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
hopeful 5%
emotional 4%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 36% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Murder, Animal deathModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, Drug useMinor
Addiction, Confinement, Death