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405 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553571653
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 15 January 1994
Description
In 1915, long since retired from his observations of criminal humanity, Sherlock Holmes is engaged in a reclusive study of honeybee behavior on the Sussex Downs. Never did he think to meet an intellect to match his own—until his acquaintance with ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,199 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 23%
funny 17%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
dark 5%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 24% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 49% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Cultural appropriation, Gun violenceModerate
Addiction, Racism, Racial slursMinor
War, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail
405 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553571653
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 15 January 1994
Description
In 1915, long since retired from his observations of criminal humanity, Sherlock Holmes is engaged in a reclusive study of honeybee behavior on the Sussex Downs. Never did he think to meet an intellect to match his own—until his acquaintance with ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,199 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 23%
funny 17%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
dark 5%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 24% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 49% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Cultural appropriation, Gun violenceModerate
Addiction, Racism, Racial slursMinor
War, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail