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Giant Rat of Sumatra

  • 1977 first published
  • 256 pages
  • 3 editions

Richard L. Boyer's Giant Rat of Sumatra (1977) is a Victorian mystery novel. It is set in 1894. Characters include Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John H. Watson. Key subjects include sherlock Holmes, private investigators and crime.

It has been published in 3 editions.

At about 256 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Era

Characters

Subjects

  • Sherlock Holmes
  • Private investigators
  • Mystery & detective
  • Holmes, sherlock
  • Watson, john h.
  • Crime

Quick answers

Who wrote Giant Rat of Sumatra?

Giant Rat of Sumatra was written by Richard L. Boyer and first published in 1977.

What genre is Giant Rat of Sumatra?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Mysteries.

How long is Giant Rat of Sumatra?

The median edition has 256 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Giant Rat of Sumatra?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Secret Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes, My Dearest Holmes and Sherlock Holmes vs. Dracula.

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