The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Speckled Band

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #8

Arthur Conan Doyle

32 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

This is an Intermediate Level title in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of stories - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are di...

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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

3.85

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