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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I've been a fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes for decades. I have always appreciated the Ken observation and deductive skills and this book did disappoint. I do not have a lot of knowledge regarding WW1, and found the book to be extremely informative. What I was not expecting is the connection to current events with the administration in the United States, and some unfortunate relations to history over 100 years ago and the likelihood of making some of the same mistakes.
adventurous
mysterious
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
Well written and well researched. I would have been happy with a Holmes story with a loose interpretation of events of the period but Meyer has made such an extensive effort to include actual figures and events to add to
the immersion of the tale.
I enjoyed seeing Holmes and Watson trapising across North America and the political/spy elements were an interesting touch but I feel like the climax felt a touch flat and it was all wrapped up in a bow a bit too quickly.
the immersion of the tale.
I enjoyed seeing Holmes and Watson trapising across North America and the political/spy elements were an interesting touch but I feel like the climax felt a touch flat and it was all wrapped up in a bow a bit too quickly.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this early copy in exchange for my honest review.
Before diving into this book, I had no idea who the author was or what his previous works were like. I'm thrilled to say that after finishing "The Telegram from Hell," I'm eager to explore more of his Sherlock Holmes novels. Nicholas Meyer's skill in mimicking Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's signature style is impeccable, employing accurate language and phrases that often got me Googling with a grin. The use of historical photos of individuals, locations, and objects from that era significantly enhanced the sense of being transported into a personal diary, where news articles and footnotes were inserted into the margins.
Despite being the latest in a series, the narrative was easy to follow, with nods to the original Sherlock Holmes stories and other works by Nicholas Meyer. The story's concept, about an older Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson heading to America to prevent England from falling into the abyss of war by involving America in World War I, was captivating and executed superbly. I had to do a lot of research on my own because I will admit that I am about as well versed in American and British history and politics as Holmes himself (which is to say, not very well), but comparing the events of the book to actual events was both enlightening and charming. It was a fun twist on history and the Sherlock genre. Fans of this era will find this book particularly engaging! I'm a big admirer of Nicholas Meyer and am currently adding his other Sherlock Holmes novels to my wishlist.
Before diving into this book, I had no idea who the author was or what his previous works were like. I'm thrilled to say that after finishing "The Telegram from Hell," I'm eager to explore more of his Sherlock Holmes novels. Nicholas Meyer's skill in mimicking Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's signature style is impeccable, employing accurate language and phrases that often got me Googling with a grin. The use of historical photos of individuals, locations, and objects from that era significantly enhanced the sense of being transported into a personal diary, where news articles and footnotes were inserted into the margins.
Despite being the latest in a series, the narrative was easy to follow, with nods to the original Sherlock Holmes stories and other works by Nicholas Meyer. The story's concept, about an older Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson heading to America to prevent England from falling into the abyss of war by involving America in World War I, was captivating and executed superbly. I had to do a lot of research on my own because I will admit that I am about as well versed in American and British history and politics as Holmes himself (which is to say, not very well), but comparing the events of the book to actual events was both enlightening and charming. It was a fun twist on history and the Sherlock genre. Fans of this era will find this book particularly engaging! I'm a big admirer of Nicholas Meyer and am currently adding his other Sherlock Holmes novels to my wishlist.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read books 1-5 to prepare for this ARC and I am so glad that I did. I love a good Sherlock Holmes series and this one does not disappoint. This was my 1st time reading Nicholas Meyer but it will not be my last, I am adding all of his books to my TBR!
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adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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Early in my marriage, I went on a kick where I thought I would read some of the classics that had not been covered in school. I started with The Complete Sherlock Holmes since I had only been exposed to The Speckled Band in school but liked it immensely. And that’s what started a 25+ year journey of reading and watching as many adaptations as possible, reading every pastiche I could get my hands on, too. One of the most popular and most successful of those authors was Nicholas Meyer, whose The Seven Percent Solution was made into a movie. The West End Horror was also a sublime book by the author.
Meyer is back into the fold with a new Sherlock Holmes mystery, this one set in the months before the United States entered World War I. Despite the years away from his last book, Meyer easily adopts the style of Conan Doyle again, from the writing style to the dialogue which seems utterly Sherlockian.
This book is not so much mystery as it is historical espionage, so you could say Holmes is taking on his brother Mycroft’s mantle. As much as I love reading about history, wars are not my favorite, and I was unfamiliar with some of the plot points brought up in the book. However, it did whet my appetite enough that I will be searching out further reading on the incidents described in the book.
At times, I found the plotting slow and tedious, but overall, this Sherlock story scratched an itch for this admirer of The Great Detective. If you’re a fan of Holmes in any way, you might enjoy this book from someone who has mastered the Conan Doyle style.
Narrated by David Robb–Excellent work! The author also narrates the afterword, which was very helpful, telling which events and people were real and providing a little more context that the story did not allow.
Thanks to HighBridge Audio and NetGalley for the digital audio of this book; I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Early in my marriage, I went on a kick where I thought I would read some of the classics that had not been covered in school. I started with The Complete Sherlock Holmes since I had only been exposed to The Speckled Band in school but liked it immensely. And that’s what started a 25+ year journey of reading and watching as many adaptations as possible, reading every pastiche I could get my hands on, too. One of the most popular and most successful of those authors was Nicholas Meyer, whose The Seven Percent Solution was made into a movie. The West End Horror was also a sublime book by the author.
Meyer is back into the fold with a new Sherlock Holmes mystery, this one set in the months before the United States entered World War I. Despite the years away from his last book, Meyer easily adopts the style of Conan Doyle again, from the writing style to the dialogue which seems utterly Sherlockian.
This book is not so much mystery as it is historical espionage, so you could say Holmes is taking on his brother Mycroft’s mantle. As much as I love reading about history, wars are not my favorite, and I was unfamiliar with some of the plot points brought up in the book. However, it did whet my appetite enough that I will be searching out further reading on the incidents described in the book.
At times, I found the plotting slow and tedious, but overall, this Sherlock story scratched an itch for this admirer of The Great Detective. If you’re a fan of Holmes in any way, you might enjoy this book from someone who has mastered the Conan Doyle style.
Narrated by David Robb–Excellent work! The author also narrates the afterword, which was very helpful, telling which events and people were real and providing a little more context that the story did not allow.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes