What is a good detective story?

What is a good detective story?

A good detective story generally follows six “unwritten rules.” First, the crime must be significant, worthy of the attention it receives. Third, along with an exceptional detective, there must be an outstanding opponent, a criminal clever enough to be a match for the hero. Solving the crime can’t be too easy.

Who is the most famous detective?

Sherlock Holmes We start with perhaps the most famous detective ever. Sherlock Holmes has been iconic since the days when he was the subject of stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He’s been portrayed in movies and television dozens of times.

Who is the best girl detective?

Top 10 female detectives

• Nancy Drew.
• George.
• Miss Marple.
• Precious Ramotswe.
• Jane Tennison.
• Veronica Mars.
• Lis Salander.
• Sarah Lund.

What is the most famous story?

Here they explain why.

1. The Odyssey (Homer, 8th Century BC)
2. Uncle Tom’s Cabin (Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1852)
3. Frankenstein (Mary Shelley, 1818)
4. Nineteen Eighty-Four (George Orwell, 1949)
5. Things Fall Apart (Chinua Achebe, 1958)
6. One Thousand and One Nights (various authors, 8th-18th Centuries)

What is a good name for a detective?

To illustrate my point about strong names, here are a few examples from works of fiction: James Bond, Sherlock Holmes, Dexter Morgan, Bruce Wayne, Veronica Mars, Jane Austen, Dana Scully, and so on. All these names sound good, they’re easy to pronounce, and they fit a strong detective.

Who is the youngest detective in the world?

He was also, at one time, the youngest inspector on the police force….

George W. McClusky
Died	December 17, 1912 (aged 51) Manhattan, New York, US
Resting place	Calvary Cemetery
Nationality	Irish-American
Other names	Chesty George Gentleman George

What is Sherlock’s favorite case?

The Top 12 Holmes Short Stories

Story	Points	Rating
1. “The Speckled Band” (50)	1,713	100
2. “The Red-Headed League” (40)	1,668	97
3. “A Scandal in Bohemia” (37)	1,468	86
4. “Silver Blaze” (23)	1,332	78