A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle

124 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which was first published in 1887. It is the first story to feature the character of Sherlock Holmes, who would later become one of the most famous and iconic liter...

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Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 73%
tense 16%
dark 14%
funny 12%
challenging 11%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
lighthearted 7%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 32%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 29% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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