fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

108 pages | first published 1887

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"A Study in Scarlet" is the first published story of one of the most famous literary detectives of all time, Sherlock Holmes. Here Dr. Watson, who has just returned from a war in Afghanistan, meets Sherlock Holmes for the first time when they beco...
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Summary of 20801 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 75%
dark 15%
tense 15%
funny 12%
challenging 11%
reflective 9%
informative 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 30%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 27% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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