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290 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199555642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 September 2009
Description
The last twelve stories written about Holmes and Watson, these tales reflect the disillusioned world of the 1920s in which they were written. Some of the sharpest turns of wit in English literature are contrasted by dark images of psychological tr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,316 reviews
Moods
adventurous 87%
lighthearted 17%
dark 14%
tense 14%
funny 13%
informative 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 13% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, SuicideMinor
Suicidal thoughts290 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199555642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 September 2009
Description
The last twelve stories written about Holmes and Watson, these tales reflect the disillusioned world of the 1920s in which they were written. Some of the sharpest turns of wit in English literature are contrasted by dark images of psychological tr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,316 reviews
Moods
adventurous 87%
lighthearted 17%
dark 14%
tense 14%
funny 13%
informative 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 13% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, SuicideMinor
Suicidal thoughts