The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle

104 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous medium-paced
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The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is loosely based on the Molly Maguires and Pinkerton agent James McParland. The story was first published in the Strand Magazine between September 1914 ...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 79%
dark 33%
tense 28%
challenging 8%
funny 3%
informative 3%
sad 3%
emotional 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 19%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 19% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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