The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz

The House of Silk

Sherlock Holmes - Horowitz #1

Anthony Horowitz

294 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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For the first time in its 125-year history, the Arthur Conan Doyle Estate has authorized a new Sherlock Holmes novel. Once again, the game's afoot ... London, 1890. 221B Baker St. A fine art dealer named Edmund Carstairs visits Sherlock Holmes a...

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Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 72%
dark 71%
tense 38%
sad 14%
challenging 11%
reflective 8%
emotional 7%
funny 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 23%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 24% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

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3.9

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