The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes #3

Arthur Conan Doyle

416 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective in fiction, a crime-solver gifted with powers of observation that allow him to see clues that ordinary detectives easily overlook. For more than a century, his adventures have thrilled generations of reade...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 84%
funny 21%
lighthearted 19%
tense 13%
dark 12%
challenging 11%
relaxing 9%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
inspiring 3%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 21% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.16

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