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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
This is definitely one of the better Sherlock Holmes books. I enjoyed the characters very much in this one. Sherlock did a fascinating breakdown of the solution. I wouldn't have wanted to meet that hound on a dark night on the moor though.
It’s cool that this is the most famous Holmes story, because it really captures the imagination. I remember reading it in school and knowing that Sherlock stuck to reality, so how could this beast be explained?
Upon re-reading 25 years later, eh, it’s not the strongest, plot-wise, and could arguably be 3 stars for me. But again, it’s a good intro to the world of Holmes, and holds up perfectly fine by itself.
Upon re-reading 25 years later, eh, it’s not the strongest, plot-wise, and could arguably be 3 stars for me. But again, it’s a good intro to the world of Holmes, and holds up perfectly fine by itself.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death
Moderate: Death
*4.5
I am loving Sherlock Holmes - the stories and the detective himself. This one is full of mysteries, twists, red herrings, and has a spooky moor and possibly supernatural scary beast to boot! Really enjoyed it. And Stephen Fry's narration in the audiobook is just perfect.
I am loving Sherlock Holmes - the stories and the detective himself. This one is full of mysteries, twists, red herrings, and has a spooky moor and possibly supernatural scary beast to boot! Really enjoyed it. And Stephen Fry's narration in the audiobook is just perfect.
fast-paced
This was an exciting book that was hard to put down. It really kept me guessing. Reading about Holmes' and Watson's adventures that they go through to solve the mystery are fascinating.
3.4 stars
I found the plot rather feeble but I rated it thus, for I enjoyed a lot the descriptions of the moor and I liked a lot the fact that Watson was the major character. If you like gloomy moors and sombre books, you should give it a try.
I found the plot rather feeble but I rated it thus, for I enjoyed a lot the descriptions of the moor and I liked a lot the fact that Watson was the major character. If you like gloomy moors and sombre books, you should give it a try.
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No