The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes, #6) by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes, #6)

Sherlock Holmes #6

Arthur Conan Doyle with Angus Wilson, Richard Lancelyn Green, Owen Dudley Edwards

455 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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This was the first Holmes collection since 1893, when Holmes had "died" in "The Adventure of the Final Problem." Having published The Hound of the Baskervilles in 1901-1902 (although setting it before Holmes\' death) Doyle came under intense press...

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Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 85%
funny 19%
tense 13%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
informative 8%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 4%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 16% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%

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