Sherlock Holmes: Gods of War by James Lovegrove

Sherlock Holmes: Gods of War

The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Titan Books)

James Lovegrove

296 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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A reader who enjoys meticulously unraveling intricate conspiracies set against the tense backdrop of pre-war Europe, blending cerebral mystery with historical intrigue.

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1913. The clouds of war are gathering. The world's great empires vie for supremacy. Europe is in turmoil, a powder keg awaiting a spark. A body is discovered on the shore below Beachy Head, just a mile from Sherlock Holmes's retirement cottage. Th...

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Community Reviews

3.47
based on 68 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 76%

mysterious: 69%

dark: 53%

funny: 30%

tense: 30%

challenging: 7%

hopeful: 7%

informative: 7%

inspiring: 7%

lighthearted: 7%

reflective: 7%

relaxing: 7%

sad: 7%

Pace

23% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

22% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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