A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle

A Study in Scarlet

Sherlock Holmes #1

Arthur Conan Doyle

212 pages • first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The hit BBC series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, offers a fresh, contemporary take on the classic Arthur Conan Doyle stories, and has helped introduce a whole new generation of fans to the legendary detective. The debut episode took as ...

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Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 75%
tense 15%
dark 14%
challenging 11%
funny 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: 28% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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