A Study in Scarlet / The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle

A Study in Scarlet / The Sign of Four

Sherlock Holmes #1-2

Arthur Conan Doyle

253 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

"A Study in Scarlet" brings Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson together for the first time, creating one of the most illustrious crime-solving partnerships of all times. In "The Sign of Fou"r, an incredible tale of greed and revenge unfolds as Ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 607 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 82%
dark 23%
tense 19%
funny 15%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 11%
emotional 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 26%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 27% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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