The Best Of Sherlock Holmes: Literary Touchstone Classic by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Best Of Sherlock Holmes: Literary Touchstone Classic

Arthur Conan Doyle

160 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic includes a glossary and reader's notes to help the modern reader appreciate the many intricacies of this wise and witty detective. Holmes first came alive in the pages of The Strand Magazine around ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 95%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
funny 15%
reflective 15%
tense 15%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 20% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

4.17

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