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geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Sherlock Holmes: The Seven-Per-Cent Solution' by David and Scott Tipton with art by Ron Joseph is a really fine adaptation of the story by Nicholas Meyer.
This story is probably the most famous Sherlock Holmes story not by Arthur Conan Doyle. Some people accept it as canon, while others do not. I probably fall somewhere in the middle. I find it a fine story, but some elements don't ring completely true with other Holmes stories. It's a decent try though.
Watson, looking back after many years, reveals some secrets about Holmes that he's kept. One being that Moriarty might have been a fabrication of Holmes when he was high on cocaine (a drug he used to combat boredom, apparently). Watson fears for the addiction he sees in Holmes, so he sets up an elaborate ruse to get Holmes to a famous doctor in Vienna who can cure this addiction. That doctor is Sigmund Freud. While in Vienna, Holmes teams up with Freud to solve a mystery involving an American heiress.
The adaptation is solid. It's a graphic novel with lots of words, but it doesn't feel overly written. The art complements the story perfectly. I quite enjoyed this adaptation of the story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, IDW Publishing, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
This story is probably the most famous Sherlock Holmes story not by Arthur Conan Doyle. Some people accept it as canon, while others do not. I probably fall somewhere in the middle. I find it a fine story, but some elements don't ring completely true with other Holmes stories. It's a decent try though.
Watson, looking back after many years, reveals some secrets about Holmes that he's kept. One being that Moriarty might have been a fabrication of Holmes when he was high on cocaine (a drug he used to combat boredom, apparently). Watson fears for the addiction he sees in Holmes, so he sets up an elaborate ruse to get Holmes to a famous doctor in Vienna who can cure this addiction. That doctor is Sigmund Freud. While in Vienna, Holmes teams up with Freud to solve a mystery involving an American heiress.
The adaptation is solid. It's a graphic novel with lots of words, but it doesn't feel overly written. The art complements the story perfectly. I quite enjoyed this adaptation of the story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, IDW Publishing, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
elkreil's review against another edition
4.0
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I first read The Seven-Per-Cent Solution some years ago in novel form. I quite enjoyed the story, so when I saw that it was a graphic novel, I just knew I jad to get ahold of a copy. This graphic novel, while made shorter by necessity, remains faithful to the original story. In some cases, the graphic novel works better than the original source material. Though it's been some years since I last read the original, I do remember it dragged in some spots, the graphic novel does not suffer the same pacing issues. The artwork is amazing, though I will note, Mycroft as he is drawn doesn't match up with how I imagined him. This graphic novel easily earned it's four stars. Now I just need to find a copy of the movie version.
I first read The Seven-Per-Cent Solution some years ago in novel form. I quite enjoyed the story, so when I saw that it was a graphic novel, I just knew I jad to get ahold of a copy. This graphic novel, while made shorter by necessity, remains faithful to the original story. In some cases, the graphic novel works better than the original source material. Though it's been some years since I last read the original, I do remember it dragged in some spots, the graphic novel does not suffer the same pacing issues. The artwork is amazing, though I will note, Mycroft as he is drawn doesn't match up with how I imagined him. This graphic novel easily earned it's four stars. Now I just need to find a copy of the movie version.
fernandie's review against another edition
3.0
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
joshrskinner's review against another edition
4.0
This is an excellent presentation of a really good Holmes story. I am incredibly partial to Doyle's Holmes, but I am becoming more willing to enjoy some works from outside the canon. The illustrations are superb, and this is a treat for any Holmes fan.
I received a review copy of this book.
I received a review copy of this book.
cathepsut's review against another edition
4.0
I have the seen the movie several times, it is one of my favourite Sherlock Holmes movies.
This is a very close retelling of the story. The dramtic chase and the big reveal of Holmes' secret at the end are well done, as well as the artwork. An enjoyable read and a surprising take on the life of the great detective. Sherlock Holmes fans should not miss this.
This is a very close retelling of the story. The dramtic chase and the big reveal of Holmes' secret at the end are well done, as well as the artwork. An enjoyable read and a surprising take on the life of the great detective. Sherlock Holmes fans should not miss this.
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