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roscoehuxley's review against another edition
3.0
In my never ending mission to read as many Sherlock Holmes pastiches as I can... we'll try this one!
OK, not bad. Not great, but not bad. This is about Inspector Lestrade, Holmes' main contact at Scotland Yard. In this story, Lestrade is not a buffon, as Conan Doyle sometimes portrays him. I did enjoy the character.
I had a tough time following some of the plot, but it got rolling in the end. And the Struwwelpeter plays a major role (see fertileplots entry about this).
One very odd thing - there are two random sex scenes in this book. Not well done. Not appropriate. Do not fit with the story. No reason for them. Very odd.
OK, not bad. Not great, but not bad. This is about Inspector Lestrade, Holmes' main contact at Scotland Yard. In this story, Lestrade is not a buffon, as Conan Doyle sometimes portrays him. I did enjoy the character.
I had a tough time following some of the plot, but it got rolling in the end. And the Struwwelpeter plays a major role (see fertileplots entry about this).
One very odd thing - there are two random sex scenes in this book. Not well done. Not appropriate. Do not fit with the story. No reason for them. Very odd.
gabitheaustrian's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
cmbohn's review
2.0
I stumbled on this one at the library. There was a lot in here that I appreciated - the irony was well done and very enjoyable. The appearances of real historical figures was fun and accurate, for the most part. I liked the twist on the classic vision of Holmes and Watson. But the violence was really over the top. Besides that, I couldn't believe how long it took Lestrade to solve these crimes. I had figured out the murderer after the second or third death. Instead it takes him to the very end, after 11 people are dead! I won't reread and I won't read more in the series.
vesper1931's review
3.0
It all started in 1891 when Inspector Lestrade is sent to the Isle of Wight. There he investigates the death of a man who has been walled up in Shanklin Chine. But this is just the start of the random killings. Is there a serial killer stalking England.
Interesting mystery which did take it take time to get going, but there were moments when I felt it was verging towards a comedic story which I believe let it down.
A NetGalley Book
Interesting mystery which did take it take time to get going, but there were moments when I felt it was verging towards a comedic story which I believe let it down.
A NetGalley Book
annarella's review
5.0
This books is fun to read and really enjoyable.
i liked the idea of giving the main role to Lestrade and Sherlock Holmes taking the back seat.
It's full of humour and an interesting mystery.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC
i liked the idea of giving the main role to Lestrade and Sherlock Holmes taking the back seat.
It's full of humour and an interesting mystery.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC
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