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madroxreads's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cecilia_branco's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jupiter_56's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
rosewelsh's review
5.0
This series continues to be awesome.
Volume 8 continues from the Jack the Ripper storyline that has been building for a while. William, ever the genius, concocts a scheme that not only kills those responsible for murdering women but also sets up Scotland Yard. He is aware of the corruption within and sends their mole in to gather information to pass it on to Bonde, who is an expert at getting into locked spaces. Sherlock is onto their plan and aware that The Lord of Crime is sending him a message with his actions. Sherlock goes along with this, interested in what his plan and endgame is.
Patterson and Bonde, working within Scotland Yard, can get Lestrade to understand the corruption within the organization. Just as they expected, Lestrade consults Holmes and Watson on the matter, bringing them to Scotland Yard to investigate and interrogate the man responsible for the fake Jack the Ripper suspect. A struggle ensues, and Bonde and Patterson are able to grab the ledger and pass it on to Lestrade, thus ensuring he will be thinking the way they want. With the knowledge Lestrade, Holmes, and Watson have, they are able to oust the current Chief Inspector, and thus, Patterson is put in charge, just as William wanted.
Sherlock goes to the University that William works for, taking an exam William sets out as an excuse to speak with him and get more insight. The two play a beautiful game of cat and mouse through their speech over lunch, and they are such stars in this book. I love their interactions and the way they speak to one another. They have such chemistry on paper, and Sherlock telling William that he would die to take down the Lord of Crime was an awesome moment. This series rules. Also, Que and Moneypenny are my favorites, and I hope we get more of their characters in future volumes.
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Volume 8 continues from the Jack the Ripper storyline that has been building for a while. William, ever the genius, concocts a scheme that not only kills those responsible for murdering women but also sets up Scotland Yard. He is aware of the corruption within and sends their mole in to gather information to pass it on to Bonde, who is an expert at getting into locked spaces. Sherlock is onto their plan and aware that The Lord of Crime is sending him a message with his actions. Sherlock goes along with this, interested in what his plan and endgame is.
Patterson and Bonde, working within Scotland Yard, can get Lestrade to understand the corruption within the organization. Just as they expected, Lestrade consults Holmes and Watson on the matter, bringing them to Scotland Yard to investigate and interrogate the man responsible for the fake Jack the Ripper suspect. A struggle ensues, and Bonde and Patterson are able to grab the ledger and pass it on to Lestrade, thus ensuring he will be thinking the way they want. With the knowledge Lestrade, Holmes, and Watson have, they are able to oust the current Chief Inspector, and thus, Patterson is put in charge, just as William wanted.
Sherlock goes to the University that William works for, taking an exam William sets out as an excuse to speak with him and get more insight. The two play a beautiful game of cat and mouse through their speech over lunch, and they are such stars in this book. I love their interactions and the way they speak to one another. They have such chemistry on paper, and Sherlock telling William that he would die to take down the Lord of Crime was an awesome moment. This series rules. Also, Que and Moneypenny are my favorites, and I hope we get more of their characters in future volumes.
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satan_is_back's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jay_mack9712's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I AM SCREAMING !!!! This volume !!!! Omg !!!! Sherliam moments !!! Foaming at the mouth!!! I’m not well at all !! It was so good !! And then on top of that you have the Bondé and Moneypenny was also so very sweet!! Honestly this might be my favourite volume yet …. Other than 4!!!
persephtiyareads's review against another edition
5.0
please, hear me out! HOW CAN I NOT GIVE 5 STARS BECAUSE THAT LAST CHAPTER JUST TOTAL WIN
In Chapter 28 [The Phantom of Whitechapel Act 4], which is the last part for this arc simply pointing out what makes Moriarty and Co. distinguished from another group upbringing for revolution. It serve as reminder that Moriarty ready to die serving their ideology while others on the name of selfish act where they used ‘changing social status’ but still seeing others as lowlife.
It also an important choice to see what Sherlock’s move will be after knowing the ‘fake Jack the Ripper’. Sherlock slowly trying to understand who’s behind all of this.
In Chapter 29&30 [The Riot in New Scotland Yard Act 1&2], Sherlock came to a conclusion where his choice will always be like a stringed puppet to the anonymous mastermind and that definitely drove him crazy.
We assumed that Moriarty’s eyes probably placed in everywhere necessary.
In Chapter 31 [The Adventure of the One Student] aka BY FAR, MY MOST FAVE CHAPTER PLEASE.
This chapter just simply beautiful and perfect. How every dialogue and panel constructed to flesh out Sherlock-Liam’s dynamic. They literally confronted one another— consulting detective and crime consultant despite their nature might fated to be against each other, both found such reassurance in one another.
Like when Sherlock said “I’m glad I could talk to you”, it just feels like the burden he bear just lifted. He might suspecting Liam at the same time but he still find Liam’s accompany soothed him.
I might seem just exaggerating their dynamic but that’s what I truly feel. The easy flow of conversation between them, just— SO PRECIOUS I SWEAR.
And by the end, Liam also felt the same way. He knew this very guy right in front of him accidentally will serve as his mortal enemy but at the same time, he glad that it was Sherlock.
PLEASE GUYS I AM GETTING EMOTIONAL
In Chapter 28 [The Phantom of Whitechapel Act 4], which is the last part for this arc simply pointing out what makes Moriarty and Co. distinguished from another group upbringing for revolution. It serve as reminder that Moriarty ready to die serving their ideology while others on the name of selfish act where they used ‘changing social status’ but still seeing others as lowlife.
It also an important choice to see what Sherlock’s move will be after knowing the ‘fake Jack the Ripper’. Sherlock slowly trying to understand who’s behind all of this.
In Chapter 29&30 [The Riot in New Scotland Yard Act 1&2], Sherlock came to a conclusion where his choice will always be like a stringed puppet to the anonymous mastermind and that definitely drove him crazy.
We assumed that Moriarty’s eyes probably placed in everywhere necessary.
In Chapter 31 [The Adventure of the One Student] aka BY FAR, MY MOST FAVE CHAPTER PLEASE.
This chapter just simply beautiful and perfect. How every dialogue and panel constructed to flesh out Sherlock-Liam’s dynamic. They literally confronted one another— consulting detective and crime consultant despite their nature might fated to be against each other, both found such reassurance in one another.
Like when Sherlock said “I’m glad I could talk to you”, it just feels like the burden he bear just lifted. He might suspecting Liam at the same time but he still find Liam’s accompany soothed him.
I might seem just exaggerating their dynamic but that’s what I truly feel. The easy flow of conversation between them, just— SO PRECIOUS I SWEAR.
And by the end, Liam also felt the same way. He knew this very guy right in front of him accidentally will serve as his mortal enemy but at the same time, he glad that it was Sherlock.
PLEASE GUYS I AM GETTING EMOTIONAL