The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes #6

Arthur Conan Doyle

302 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

This was the first Holmes collection since 1893, when Holmes had "died" in "The Adventure of the Final Problem." Having published The Hound of the Baskervilles in 1901-1902 (although setting it before Holmes\' death) Doyle came under intense press...

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Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 82%
funny 17%
tense 15%
dark 13%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 6%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 15% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

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