The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes #3

Arthur Conan Doyle

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced

340 pages | first published 1892

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was the first collection of Sherlock Holmes short stories Conan Doyle published in book form, following the popular success of the novels A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of the Four, which introduced the character...
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Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 84%
funny 20%
lighthearted 17%
dark 13%
tense 11%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
reflective 6%
informative 5%
inspiring 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 19% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

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4.17

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