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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is the first time I've read a Sherlock Holmes book. The language was a little florid for my tastes, but I'm sure it was appropriate for the time period and audience.
This is one of the ultimate detective stories, not so much because of the question who did it, but because of the brilliant storytelling and the mysterious, gothic atmosphere.
Watson is the first-person narrator and the link between Holmes and the reader. Dr. Mortimer and a newspaper article inform them about the details surrounding the murder. An ancient manuscript introduces the legend of a demonic dog. The rational Holmes does not believe in a supernatural explanation, but the murderer may have exploited local superstition.
Dartmoor is a desolate region of England with granite monoliths, a prehistoric skull, a swamp, the drizzly autumn weather and an escaped prisoner to create an eerie atmosphere. The ghostly mansion has dilapidated towers, portraits of ancestors and a woman sobbing in the night. The ingenious intrigue revolves around deception, disguises and false identities. In a thrilling climax in which the dog itself plays a leading role.
In addition to the mysterious and grisly scenes, there is room for eccentric characters and subtle humor, like Dr. Watson's attempts at deduction. Dr. Mortimer is interested in phrenology, an outdated pseudoscience. The image of Sherlock Holmes as a pipe smoker has its origins here. It's a highlight of crime literature and of British literature in general.
Watson is the first-person narrator and the link between Holmes and the reader. Dr. Mortimer and a newspaper article inform them about the details surrounding the murder. An ancient manuscript introduces the legend of a demonic dog. The rational Holmes does not believe in a supernatural explanation, but the murderer may have exploited local superstition.
Dartmoor is a desolate region of England with granite monoliths, a prehistoric skull, a swamp, the drizzly autumn weather and an escaped prisoner to create an eerie atmosphere. The ghostly mansion has dilapidated towers, portraits of ancestors and a woman sobbing in the night. The ingenious intrigue revolves around deception, disguises and false identities. In a thrilling climax in which the dog itself plays a leading role.
In addition to the mysterious and grisly scenes, there is room for eccentric characters and subtle humor, like Dr. Watson's attempts at deduction. Dr. Mortimer is interested in phrenology, an outdated pseudoscience. The image of Sherlock Holmes as a pipe smoker has its origins here. It's a highlight of crime literature and of British literature in general.
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
The most famous Sherlock story!
Unfortunately, I didn't really like this one. The writing was still fine, like the first two, but there was definitely a bigger focus on the actual mystery. This book gave me Agatha Christie vibes, which isn't generally my thing. The main reason I liked BBC Sherlock and preferred the first two stories was because of the banter between Sherlock and Watson. However, they were seperated for most of this story.
2/5, but I would recommend it if you're a huge mystery fan as the mystery itself is very well-thought-out.
Unfortunately, I didn't really like this one. The writing was still fine, like the first two, but there was definitely a bigger focus on the actual mystery. This book gave me Agatha Christie vibes, which isn't generally my thing. The main reason I liked BBC Sherlock and preferred the first two stories was because of the banter between Sherlock and Watson. However, they were seperated for most of this story.
2/5, but I would recommend it if you're a huge mystery fan as the mystery itself is very well-thought-out.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No