389 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536955
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 February 2009
Description
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the series of short stories that made the fortunes of the Strand magazine, in which they were first published, and won immense popularity for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. The detective is at the height of his...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,119 reviews
Moods
adventurous 84%
funny 21%
lighthearted 17%
dark 12%
tense 12%
challenging 10%
relaxing 8%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%
emotional 1%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 19% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Animal deathModerate
Addiction, Confinement, Drug abuseMinor
Racial slurs, Violence, Animal cruelty
389 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536955
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 February 2009
Description
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the series of short stories that made the fortunes of the Strand magazine, in which they were first published, and won immense popularity for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. The detective is at the height of his...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,119 reviews
Moods
adventurous 84%
funny 21%
lighthearted 17%
dark 12%
tense 12%
challenging 10%
relaxing 8%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%
emotional 1%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 19% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Animal deathModerate
Addiction, Confinement, Drug abuseMinor
Racial slurs, Violence, Animal cruelty