The Best of Sherlock Holmes. by Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle

The Best of Sherlock Holmes.

Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle

343 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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These fifteen short stories, chosen by David Stuart Davies, former Editor of Sherlock magazine, show the master detective Sherlock Holmes at his most ingenious. Faithfully supported by his chronicler, Dr Watson, Holmes pits his wits against 'the N...

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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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