The Best of Sherlock Holmes by David Stuart Davies, Arthur Conan Doyle

The Best of Sherlock Holmes

David Stuart Davies, Arthur Conan Doyle with Sidney Paget (Illustrator)

544 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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The fifteen short stories in this book were chosen by David Stuart Davies, former editor of Sherlock magazine, and show the master detective Sherlock Holmes at his most ingenious. Faithfully supported by his chronicler, Dr. Watson, Holmes pits his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 95%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
funny 15%
reflective 15%
tense 15%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 20% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

4.17

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