A Study in Emerald by Neil Gaiman

A Study in Emerald

Neil Gaiman with Jouni Koponen (Illustrator)

8 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Alluding to both the Sherlock Holmes canon and the Old Ones of the Cthulhu Mythos, this Hugo Award-winning short story will delight fans of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, and of course, Neil Gaiman.

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Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 60%
adventurous 44%
funny 20%
tense 15%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 27%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 35% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Average rating

4.1

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