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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
I always love a good mystery story and Sherlock Holmes never disappoints! He is such an iconic character
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
A collection of some of the best Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Obvious read if you like mystery novels. The short stories are very fun to sit down and go through in one sitting and the Hounds of Baskerville is also a must read for any mystery fans. Very enjoyable cover to cover.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Why are Sherlock Holmes stories revered?
They contain clever mysteries, and the two main characters inspire fondness and fascination. That's fine. But that's not what blows me away upon reading this book.
I am devastated by the language. The writing. Pacing, word choice, style... and something about the way that succeeding sentences and phrases almost seem to interrupt and yet build upon the preceding... an astonishing energy.
In short, it's the writing.
Oh, also: This volume must be read out loud. Not as good silent.
They contain clever mysteries, and the two main characters inspire fondness and fascination. That's fine. But that's not what blows me away upon reading this book.
I am devastated by the language. The writing. Pacing, word choice, style... and something about the way that succeeding sentences and phrases almost seem to interrupt and yet build upon the preceding... an astonishing energy.
In short, it's the writing.
Oh, also: This volume must be read out loud. Not as good silent.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No