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302 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140621006
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,887 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
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Murder, Gun violence, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Racial slurs, BloodMinor
Alcohol, Drug use, Violence302 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140621006
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,887 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Gun violence, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Racial slurs, BloodMinor
Alcohol, Drug use, Violence