Island of the Mad by Laurie R. King

320 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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With Mrs Hudson gone from their lives and domestic chaos building, the last thing Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, need is to help an old friend with her mad and missing aunt. Lady Vivian Beaconsfield has spent most of her adult life...

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Community Reviews Summary of 505 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 82%
dark 17%
lighthearted 17%
funny 13%
informative 13%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%
emotional 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 17%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.94

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