The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Speckled Band

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #8

Arthur Conan Doyle

32 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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This is an Intermediate Level title in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of stories - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are di...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 52%
dark 30%
tense 21%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 24%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 12% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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