A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle

A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four

Sherlock Holmes #1-2

Arthur Conan Doyle

192 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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The world's most famous detective uses his celebrated skills of deduction in A Study in Scarlet, the tale that introduces Dr. John Watson. Recently discharged from the military, Watson takes a room with an amazing young man — the arrogant crime ex...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 82%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
tense 16%
funny 12%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 5%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 25%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 29% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

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3.89

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