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290 pages • first pub 1927 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199555642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Edition Pub Date: 01 September 2009
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes is ideal for readers who relish intellectually challenging mysteries interwoven with psychological depth and nuanced explorations of human darkness in a classic Victorian setting.
Description
The last twelve stories written about Holmes and Watson, these tales reflect the disillusioned world of the 1920s in which they were written. Some of the sharpest turns of wit in English literature are contrasted by dark images of psychological tr...
Community Reviews
Moods
mysterious: 89%
adventurous: 85%
dark: 17%
lighthearted: 15%
tense: 14%
funny: 12%
informative: 10%
challenging: 9%
reflective: 6%
relaxing: 6%
emotional: 5%
inspiring: 4%
sad: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, MurderModerate
Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violenceMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide
290 pages • first pub 1927 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199555642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Edition Pub Date: 01 September 2009
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes is ideal for readers who relish intellectually challenging mysteries interwoven with psychological depth and nuanced explorations of human darkness in a classic Victorian setting.
Description
The last twelve stories written about Holmes and Watson, these tales reflect the disillusioned world of the 1920s in which they were written. Some of the sharpest turns of wit in English literature are contrasted by dark images of psychological tr...
Community Reviews
Moods
mysterious: 89%
adventurous: 85%
dark: 17%
lighthearted: 15%
tense: 14%
funny: 12%
informative: 10%
challenging: 9%
reflective: 6%
relaxing: 6%
emotional: 5%
inspiring: 4%
sad: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, MurderModerate
Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violenceMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide