The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall

The Affair of the Mysterious Letter

Alexis Hall

340 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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In this charming, witty, and weird fantasy novel, Alexis Hall pays homage to Sherlock Holmes with a new twist on those renowned characters.Upon returning to the city of Khelathra-Ven after five years fighting a war in another universe, Captain Joh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,060 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 76%
funny 70%
lighthearted 39%
dark 13%
challenging 12%
tense 9%
emotional 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 27%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 36% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.82

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