fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

160 pages | first published 1887

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When Dr John Watson takes rooms in Baker Street with amateur detective Sherlock Holmes, he has no idea that he is about to enter a shadowy world of criminality and violence. Accompanying Holmes to an ill-omened house in south London, Watson is sta...
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Summary of 21211 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 75%
dark 15%
tense 15%
funny 12%
challenging 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: 65% | A mix: 27% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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