The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes #9

Arthur Conan Doyle

278 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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General de Merville has been very loyal to the crown and the king wishes to spare Violet the heartbreak which a marriage to Gruner is sure to produce, so he has Damery hire Holmes to put some sense into Violet's head so she will break her engageme...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,306 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 87%
lighthearted 17%
dark 14%
tense 14%
funny 13%
informative 8%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 13% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 9%

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3.92

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