The Extraordinary Cases of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

277 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Through the foggy streets of Victoria London to the deepest countryside, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson embark on eight thrilling investigations. In some of his best known cases including 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Reigate Puzzle', Holmes brings ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 83%
lighthearted 33%
funny 22%
reflective 22%
informative 16%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 35%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 18%

Average rating

4.12

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