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bookish_brenna's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
lynsey23's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
My entire weekend is gonna be Sherlocked! I read a Sherlock YA retelling this morning already, I'm planning to read another one tomorrow morning and after the finish of La Vuelta I had enough time to devour this lovely third installment in the Enola Holmes series. After the first book seemed a little unspectacular, especially compared to the movie, the second book certainly made up for that. I was therefore quite curious what the third book would bring!
And this book was amazingly cool from start to finish! Mostly because this time Enola's full focus was on the case she was dealing with. And not without reason, because James Watson is missing and she did specialize in finding lost people, didn't she? And therefore this book contains a lot of scheming, planning, going undercover, asking the right and wrong questions and some action where our Enola comes very close to a dangerous enemy.
Of course, Mycroft and Sherlock are still trying to find Enola. And although the focus is fully on the case, in between we also see glimpses of that. There are more messages to decipher in the newspaper, there are more traps to avoid, but most of all there is a really nice progression at the end of the story. Where Sherlock was quite convinced in the previous books that Enola couldn't be that smart, he's starting to notice that maybe she is. I hope that in time he and Enola can become friends, I'm pretty sure Enola would want that.
And I would also wish for Enola to have that little bit of happiness she longs for so badly. Since we spend the entire book in her head, we get quite a clear image of who she is. And although she's intelligent and willing to take risks to save people, it's quite clear that underneath she's just a girl who wants to be loved and cherished for who she is and not for the doll and fancy lady she could be with loads and loads of training. I really really hope, maybe against all odds, that she can get all that and more! I'll just keep on reading to find out.
And this book was amazingly cool from start to finish! Mostly because this time Enola's full focus was on the case she was dealing with. And not without reason, because James Watson is missing and she did specialize in finding lost people, didn't she? And therefore this book contains a lot of scheming, planning, going undercover, asking the right and wrong questions and some action where our Enola comes very close to a dangerous enemy.
Of course, Mycroft and Sherlock are still trying to find Enola. And although the focus is fully on the case, in between we also see glimpses of that. There are more messages to decipher in the newspaper, there are more traps to avoid, but most of all there is a really nice progression at the end of the story. Where Sherlock was quite convinced in the previous books that Enola couldn't be that smart, he's starting to notice that maybe she is. I hope that in time he and Enola can become friends, I'm pretty sure Enola would want that.
And I would also wish for Enola to have that little bit of happiness she longs for so badly. Since we spend the entire book in her head, we get quite a clear image of who she is. And although she's intelligent and willing to take risks to save people, it's quite clear that underneath she's just a girl who wants to be loved and cherished for who she is and not for the doll and fancy lady she could be with loads and loads of training. I really really hope, maybe against all odds, that she can get all that and more! I'll just keep on reading to find out.
luckylikesreading's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? No
3.5
rlisaacs's review against another edition
4.0
Solid 4 stars! I really enjoyed this one. We still get to see Enola grow, and some of her findings or success is still credited to a bit of luck. But she’s amazing and I love her!
No spoilers this time. Just want to say I’m still in love with Sherlock, and I think this book still builds on my hope that he will come around and see Enola for the marvelous young woman she is. Not as much as the previous book, mostly just a sad little snippet at the end. But hope is hope, and I’ll take it.
Can’t wait for number 4!
No spoilers this time. Just want to say I’m still in love with Sherlock, and I think this book still builds on my hope that he will come around and see Enola for the marvelous young woman she is. Not as much as the previous book, mostly just a sad little snippet at the end. But hope is hope, and I’ll take it.
Can’t wait for number 4!
trevoryan's review against another edition
4.0
A series about Sherlock Holmes' 14 year-old sister. Author Nancy Springer says she wrote the series because she wanted to bring a new empowered female character to young readers. She does just that, to great effect. While also commenting on the social climate of late nineteenth century London. I love this series and would recommend it to 11-15 year-olds. And fellow 40 year-olds.
nettlestar's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
kberry513's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved the glimpse at the end into Sherlock telling Watson he wishes that Enola trusted him. I also enjoyed that Mycroft, much as he's even more misogynistic than Sherlock, is the one that got closer to tricking Enola. I just want her to either reconnect with Sherlock or gain a found family - the whole Enola Alone thing that her mother has convinced her of makes me sad for her.