A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle

176 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

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There's a scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it.' From the moment Dr John Watson takes lodgings in Baker Street with the consulting dete...

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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 56%
fast 32%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 64% | 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: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

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3.91

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