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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
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
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I kept waiting for the story to get interesting, but it was flat all the way through.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5* rounded to 5
It’s been some time since last I read a Mary Russel and Sherlock Holmes story but I remember them as gripping and entertaining.
I was curious to read this book because I wanted to know if the series is still as exciting as i remember and wasn’t disappointed.
Mary Russel is a great heroine: logical, strong willed and clever. She could be the grand daughter of Irene Adler aka “The Woman”, one of the four people who were able to beat Sherlock Holmes (according to the Canon). I like her and I like how she deals with her husband as a partner and his wife.
If you are a sticker to the “Canon” maybe you could not like the Sherlock Holmes in this series. The character is as logical as was written by Conan Doyle but there’s a more human side and he’s even married. But even if there are difference the Holmes in this series is thinking about his relationship with the women and the way he does is a reminder of what is said in the Conan Doyle stories (see “The Adventures of the Second Stain” ).
Going back to this story I found if gripping and highly entertaining even if it’s a bit slow at the beginning.
It’s a complex story that starts with some facts that could be related to paranormal but, as in other Holmes stories, can also be explained in a rational way.
The historical background of the story is well researched and vivid. I learned a lot about Romanian recent history and some of its historical characters. I also appreciated the well researched part about Romanian myths and legends.
Even if it’s set around 1925 the aftermath of WWI are stil present and the history often refers to ongoing historical facts.
As for castle Bran it’s a real castle and one of the most famous landmarks in Romania.
The author is a talented storyteller, she delivers a complex plot that flows and it’s full of twists and turns.
I read it as fast as I could because I wanted to know what was happening and who was the culprit.
At the end of the story I decided it would be great to travel to Transylvania as I was fascinated by the places and what i read in this book.
I hope to read another book in this story soon as I’m curious to learn what will happen and how some situations will be faced.
It can be read as a standalone but it would be better to read the previous books to some backstory.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the Allison&Busby and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
It’s been some time since last I read a Mary Russel and Sherlock Holmes story but I remember them as gripping and entertaining.
I was curious to read this book because I wanted to know if the series is still as exciting as i remember and wasn’t disappointed.
Mary Russel is a great heroine: logical, strong willed and clever. She could be the grand daughter of Irene Adler aka “The Woman”, one of the four people who were able to beat Sherlock Holmes (according to the Canon). I like her and I like how she deals with her husband as a partner and his wife.
If you are a sticker to the “Canon” maybe you could not like the Sherlock Holmes in this series. The character is as logical as was written by Conan Doyle but there’s a more human side and he’s even married. But even if there are difference the Holmes in this series is thinking about his relationship with the women and the way he does is a reminder of what is said in the Conan Doyle stories (see “The Adventures of the Second Stain” ).
Going back to this story I found if gripping and highly entertaining even if it’s a bit slow at the beginning.
It’s a complex story that starts with some facts that could be related to paranormal but, as in other Holmes stories, can also be explained in a rational way.
The historical background of the story is well researched and vivid. I learned a lot about Romanian recent history and some of its historical characters. I also appreciated the well researched part about Romanian myths and legends.
Even if it’s set around 1925 the aftermath of WWI are stil present and the history often refers to ongoing historical facts.
As for castle Bran it’s a real castle and one of the most famous landmarks in Romania.
The author is a talented storyteller, she delivers a complex plot that flows and it’s full of twists and turns.
I read it as fast as I could because I wanted to know what was happening and who was the culprit.
At the end of the story I decided it would be great to travel to Transylvania as I was fascinated by the places and what i read in this book.
I hope to read another book in this story soon as I’m curious to learn what will happen and how some situations will be faced.
It can be read as a standalone but it would be better to read the previous books to some backstory.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the Allison&Busby and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Good story and a great setting. I really enjoyed the history and culture of Transylvania. Sherlock Holmes was basically just a sidekick for the main character who did most of the detective work. That was a let-down but I expect that's the way this series is set up.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Violence, Kidnapping
Moderate: Gun violence, Blood, War
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
