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lloffe's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
3.25
helena_chris's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
aliteubner'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
3.75
missbryden's review against another edition
2.0
1/7/2023 The Veiled Lodger, not really a case, more a subject using Holmes as confessor, a look into Victorian circus life.
1/14/2023 The Retired Colourman. The subject’s former profession seemed to have nothing to do with the case, just a way to identify him. Another case of marital issues.
4/1/2023
The Illustrious Client. Another title that’s only incidental to the story. Saving an apparently perfect, innocent young woman from a potential arch nemesis.
4/9-10/2023 The Three Gables (title is the name of the featured house where some of the events take place but again not super pertinent to the story). Features a Black man, but not a positive depiction, the n-word is used of him, though by a police officer and not Watson or Holmes, and his character isn't really crucial to the story, except to feature as known hired muscle. Features exoticism regarding a non-British woman, and Holmes talking down to her.
4/15/2023 The Lion's Mane. One of the only stories narrated by Holmes, with Watson not being much in his world anymore. After Holmes's retirement where he resides in the countryside, solving a mystery, but no crime concerned. Some commentary on Holmes's feelings (or lack) towards women/romance.
1/14/2023 The Retired Colourman. The subject’s former profession seemed to have nothing to do with the case, just a way to identify him. Another case of marital issues.
4/1/2023
The Illustrious Client. Another title that’s only incidental to the story. Saving an apparently perfect, innocent young woman from a potential arch nemesis.
4/9-10/2023 The Three Gables (title is the name of the featured house where some of the events take place but again not super pertinent to the story). Features a Black man, but not a positive depiction, the n-word is used of him, though by a police officer and not Watson or Holmes, and his character isn't really crucial to the story, except to feature as known hired muscle. Features exoticism regarding a non-British woman, and Holmes talking down to her.
4/15/2023 The Lion's Mane. One of the only stories narrated by Holmes, with Watson not being much in his world anymore. After Holmes's retirement where he resides in the countryside, solving a mystery, but no crime concerned. Some commentary on Holmes's feelings (or lack) towards women/romance.
paige_reed's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
3.5
The final volume of Sherlock Holmes short stories, and easily the weakest. I think Doyle just wrote this for the money. Some were good, but most were just 'meh'
apochemu's review against another edition
3.0
The last one of the Sherlock series and, I think, the weakest one. It felt like he was so tired of writing these that he wasn't putting much effort into it.
kdefran117's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Not the best version of Sherlock Holmes, but still good. The writing is a bit quick and to the point, which makes Sherlock come across as overly blunt and obnoxious at times.