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timinbc's review against another edition
4.0
Not a great book, but well worth reading.
I haven't tried the first two of these, but I will now.
The relationship between M & S is believable; their sidekicks are good; and the case is not bad.
The bad guy is a little TOO bad, but that's common enough.
The method of murder was easy to get, but the, ahem, connexion among the victim's wasn't. And the bird was a bit of a stretch.
Really, we're watching Mycroft and Sherlock, and the murders are secondary. Even allowing for that, the ending is weak. I was reading away, saw that there were only about 20 pages left, and thought, "bother, another one of THOSE books."
I haven't tried the first two of these, but I will now.
The relationship between M & S is believable; their sidekicks are good; and the case is not bad.
The bad guy is a little TOO bad, but that's common enough.
The method of murder was easy to get, but the, ahem, connexion among the victim's wasn't. And the bird was a bit of a stretch.
Really, we're watching Mycroft and Sherlock, and the murders are secondary. Even allowing for that, the ending is weak. I was reading away, saw that there were only about 20 pages left, and thought, "bother, another one of THOSE books."
29kelly29's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
shadowofadoubt89's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nolasgem's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jenniferkwoofter's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
beemini's review against another edition
3.0
An entertaining Holmes pastiche with creatures, action, forbidden love, and all that high Victorian camp. It gets three instead of four stars because it feels a little underdeveloped than the other books in this series, and I needed more Cyrus.
lyleblosser's review against another edition
4.0
A very fine entry in this series from the authors, who deftly weave seemingly disparate threads into another quintessential Holmesian tale. It is a wonderful read and welcome! Here's hoping there is more to come!
space2read's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0