The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King

341 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Long retired, Sherlock Holmes quietly pursues his study of honeybee behavior on the Sussex Downs. He never imagines he would encounter anyone whose intellect matched his own, much less an audacious teenage girl with a penchant for detection. Miss ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,400 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 87%
tense 23%
funny 18%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
reflective 9%
dark 8%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 33%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 22% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.9

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