The Murder of Mary Russell by Laurie R. King

384 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Mary Russell is used to dark secrets—her own, and those of her famous partner and husband, Sherlock Holmes. Trust is a thing slowly given, but over the course of a decade together, the two have forged an indissoluble bond. And what of the other p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 673 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 73%
tense 73%
emotional 42%
sad 21%
dark 15%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 38%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.03

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