His Last Bow by Arthur Conan Doyle

308 pages first pub 1917 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Thirteen years have passed since Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson encountered the 'The Cornish Horror' - referred to by Holmes as 'the strangest case I have ever handled'. With such an introduction, it is no wonder that the story of the inexplicable ...

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Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 86%
tense 17%
dark 12%
funny 11%
lighthearted 11%
informative 8%
emotional 7%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 4%
reflective 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 30%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 21% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.97

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