The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #7

Arthur Conan Doyle

192 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Emerging from their smoke-filled rooms at 21B Baker Street, Holmes and Watson grapple with the forces of crime that stalk the streets of London. From the first story, 'A Scandal in Bohemia' where Holmes is foiled by the quick-thinking of 'the woma...

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Moods

mysterious 86%
adventurous 73%
lighthearted 36%
funny 34%
relaxing 13%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
tense 4%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 27%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 20% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.65

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