The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle

162 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous medium-paced

Description

"Who then is Porlock?" I asked. "Porlock, Watson, is a nom-de-plume, a mere identification mark; but behind it lies a shifty and evasive personality. In a former letter he frankly informed me that the name was not his own, and defied me ever to tr...

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Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 74%
dark 27%
tense 20%
challenging 9%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 17%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 12% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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