The Game by Laurie R. King

The Game

Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes #7

Laurie R. King

400 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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It’s only the second day of 1924, but Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, find themselves embroiled in intrigue. It starts with a New Year’s visit from Holmes’s brother Mycroft, who comes bearing a strange package containing the papers ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 984 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 73%
tense 17%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
funny 8%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 44% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 43% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

3.97

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