The Murder of Mary Russell by Laurie R. King

350 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Mary Russell is used to dark secrets—her own, and those of her famous partner and husband, Sherlock Holmes. Trust is a thing slowly given, but over the course of a decade together, the two have forged an indissoluble bond.And what of the other per...

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Community Reviews Summary of 654 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
tense 76%
adventurous 70%
emotional 41%
sad 23%
dark 17%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.03

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