The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Return of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes #6

Arthur Conan Doyle

256 pages first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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For fans of intricate mysteries, clever deductions, and the iconic Victorian era, The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle is a exciting collection of short stories that will delight and challenge even the most discerning reader with its clever plots and intellectual puzzles.

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In "The Final Problem," the tale that preceded this collection, the world's most famous detective had a seemingly fatal encounter with his nemesis, Professor Moriarty. When Sherlock Holmes's devoted fans refused to allow Arthur Conan Doyle to kill...

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Community Reviews

4.11
based on 6,345 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 89%

adventurous: 85%

funny: 18%

tense: 15%

lighthearted: 12%

dark: 11%

challenging: 10%

informative: 8%

reflective: 8%

relaxing: 7%

inspiring: 4%

emotional: 3%

hopeful: 1%

sad: 1%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

74% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

9% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

13% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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