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squirrelz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This one opens on Holmes being able to mind read Watson by watching his facial expressions which isn't deduction so much as clairvoyance, and the crime itself felt so pointless
sriyasbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Would def be open to reading more Holmes short stories! The deductions were interesting, the story didn't drag too long, and it was a pretty good experience all around. Also the general domestic friendship of Holmes and Watson is p wholesome too.
caliallygogo's review against another edition
3.0
This was another of my 9 year old library picks and it wasn't a great one. The themes are a tad dark and she read it right before bed which resulted in a restless kid who couldn't sleep because she was thinking about people getting their ears cut off. A little content warning would have gone down well with this one.
tarahroh's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Quick mystery completed in 2hrs. Sherlock does as sherlock can do. Great ending.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism and Death
marbrihern's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
menacolmena's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
roshk99's review against another edition
4.0
Yet another Holmes short story - always a memorable read
theintrovertsbooks's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mbondlamberty's review against another edition
3.0
This is a rather sad story and another case where Sherlock doesn't make all the deductions single-handedly.
It is also a case where he actually complements Watson which is nice.
Lestrade doesn't come out looking too good though.
It is also a case where he actually complements Watson which is nice.
Lestrade doesn't come out looking too good though.