The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King

The Beekeeper's Apprentice

Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes #1

Laurie R. King

346 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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This program includes a preface read by the author.From New York Times best-selling author Laurie R. King comes the book that introduced us to the ingenious Mary Russell - Sherlock Holmes mysteries. In 1915, Sherlock Holmes is retired and quietly ...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 88%
tense 23%
funny 17%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
dark 5%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 24% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

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