The Adventure of the Dying Detective by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Dying Detective

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #44

Arthur Conan Doyle

13 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Dr. Watson becomes convinced that his friend Sherlock Holmes is dying from a highly contagious disease which is usually found only in Asia.Librarian's note: This entry is for the short story "The Adventure of the Dying Detective," sent by email as...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

mysterious 73%
adventurous 46%
funny 40%
tense 26%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 23%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 30% | Character: 30%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.86

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