The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Sherlock Holmes #5

Arthur Conan Doyle

246 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of master mystery writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most accomplished stories. Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson confront one of their most difficult cases ever: is there truly a curse on the old Baske...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 76%
tense 39%
dark 38%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 27%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 16% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%

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