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roshk99's review against another edition
4.0
One of Holmes' short stories where he comes to the aid of the British government
mbondlamberty's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting depictions of Mycroft here.
You get more sights of Holmes in action which is enjoyable.
I felt the ending could have been dragged out a little longer and not finished quite so pat but alas, I was not the editor.
You get more sights of Holmes in action which is enjoyable.
I felt the ending could have been dragged out a little longer and not finished quite so pat but alas, I was not the editor.
maseface's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.25
I read this was one of Conan-Doyle's favorite Sherlock Holmes stories and I can see why. I'd say this is my favorite Sherlock Holmes story I've read so far (I haven't read that many). It's very exciting with many twists and turns. I'd say the last story I read "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" didn't have much mystery which was probably intentional as Conan-Doyle devoted more time to the reason for the crime. This one is a straight forward mystery story and you'll be amazed as Holmes puts the clues together and solves the crime. I would say this is probably a good starting Sherlock Holmes story.
A very fun mystery story.
A very fun mystery story.
nooker's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lucyjunee's review against another edition
3.0
RIP Arthur Conan Doyle, you would have loved what they did with this story in the BBC show.
bertturtel's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful tale that stand the test of time. I thoroughly enjoyed the narration.
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bertturtel's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful tale that stand the test of time. I thoroughly enjoyed the narration.
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bertturtel's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful tale that stand the test of time. I thoroughly enjoyed the narration.
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bertturtel's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful tale that stand the test of time. I thoroughly enjoyed the narration.
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lizabethstucker's review against another edition
4.0
Part of the Sherlock Holmes series of stories and novels.
Sherlock's brother, Mycroft Holmes, needs help with the mysterious death of a government employee who was in possession of important government documents, three essential pages of which are missing.
I've always had a soft spot for Mycroft Holmes, a man more brilliant than his younger brother, but a man who prefered to help direct the British government from his office or his club rather than running about London. In this small tale, we can scent the approaching winds of war as everyone is scrambling to find the top-secret submarine plans. 3.5 out of 5.
Sherlock's brother, Mycroft Holmes, needs help with the mysterious death of a government employee who was in possession of important government documents, three essential pages of which are missing.
I've always had a soft spot for Mycroft Holmes, a man more brilliant than his younger brother, but a man who prefered to help direct the British government from his office or his club rather than running about London. In this small tale, we can scent the approaching winds of war as everyone is scrambling to find the top-secret submarine plans. 3.5 out of 5.