The Speckled Band: An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Speckled Band: An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #8

Arthur Conan Doyle

425 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

When Ms. Stoner comes to Sherlock Holmes with a strange story that a mysterious whistle caused her sisters death, Holmes is ready to take on the case. After examining the clues, Watson is sure the gypsies are to blame. Can Holmes prove there is a ...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 45%
dark 34%
tense 14%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
sad 8%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 22%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 12% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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