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In the Company of Sherlock Holmes: Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon by Leslie S. Klinger
bebbiie's review against another edition
2.0
Unfortunately really not great...could have been amazing
seeinghowitgoes's review against another edition
3.0
A strange ragtag collection of short stories based around the Sherlock canon, a few are lost stories, alternate realities and other just detectives inspired by the man himself. As with all anthologies there are definite winners and losers in the collection, but my favourite by far is the Neil Gaimon contribution.
bplayfuli's review against another edition
3.0
This is decent anthology, and like many I have read, several stories were good, a couple were excellent, and a couple were awful so I skimmed them. Well worth the read if you enjoy the Sherlock Holmes stories and stories inspired by them.
rachelmcg2004's review against another edition
Alright, I've done it! I finished the anthology!
And it was much superior to "For the Sake of the Game," I must say.
Full review to come...
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This anthology has been put on the back burner until I finish "For the Sake of the Game;" however, since I started this anthology first, I figured I should share my thoughts on the two stories I have read so far!
The Problem of the Empty Slipper
Read: 2/16/21.
FINALLY! I’VE FOUND IT! A CARTOON IN SHERLOCKIANA THAT I ACTUALLY LIKE!
I thought I was never going to find one!
4.5 stars
The Thinking Machine
Read: 2/16/21.
A fascinating take on what truly makes up a family, a life, even the whole world. Is it numbers, or emotions? A story that’ll make you think a bit.
3 stars
And it was much superior to "For the Sake of the Game," I must say.
Full review to come...
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This anthology has been put on the back burner until I finish "For the Sake of the Game;" however, since I started this anthology first, I figured I should share my thoughts on the two stories I have read so far!
The Problem of the Empty Slipper
Read: 2/16/21.
FINALLY! I’VE FOUND IT! A CARTOON IN SHERLOCKIANA THAT I ACTUALLY LIKE!
I thought I was never going to find one!
4.5 stars
The Thinking Machine
Read: 2/16/21.
A fascinating take on what truly makes up a family, a life, even the whole world. Is it numbers, or emotions? A story that’ll make you think a bit.
3 stars
swirls's review against another edition
3.0
A hit or miss collection, but an overall fun read. The Dunkirk story is one of the most memorable stories in the collection, but I'm really not sure how "Holmesian" it is - the old man could have just have easily been anyone else. But it was still a fairly gripping story.
The book is probably most remarkable for the lawsuit it inspired - that Klinger won. It's a pleasure to see the patent trolls of the literary world defeated. Unfortunately, the grasping, pathetic Doyle estate continues to sue creators of every Holmes pastiche, citing every petty reason imaginable.
The book is probably most remarkable for the lawsuit it inspired - that Klinger won. It's a pleasure to see the patent trolls of the literary world defeated. Unfortunately, the grasping, pathetic Doyle estate continues to sue creators of every Holmes pastiche, citing every petty reason imaginable.
brittaniethekid's review against another edition
3.0
I was a little disappointed in this collection. I guess I interpreted "inspired by" to mean more Holmes canon based stories and not just any story that had some Holmes or Doyle reference in it. Only a few stories actually features Holmes or other characters from Doyle's canon - which is what I was looking for in this type of collection.
[a:Neil Gaiman|1221698|Neil Gaiman|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1234150163p2/1221698.jpg]'s story was by far the best, in my opinion. If you read any of these stories, definitely check that one out. I wanted it to keep going!
If you like Sherlock Holmes stories because of the mystery and suspense, you would enjoy this. However, if you're like me and enjoy the canon more for the characters and their interactions than the plots, only a few of these will interest you. Support your local library and check it out there instead of buying.
[a:Neil Gaiman|1221698|Neil Gaiman|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1234150163p2/1221698.jpg]'s story was by far the best, in my opinion. If you read any of these stories, definitely check that one out. I wanted it to keep going!
If you like Sherlock Holmes stories because of the mystery and suspense, you would enjoy this. However, if you're like me and enjoy the canon more for the characters and their interactions than the plots, only a few of these will interest you. Support your local library and check it out there instead of buying.
halellery's review against another edition
3.0
Yah, so, either I've read too many mysteries in my time, or modern writers can't spin a good murder for sh#t.
Removing the mystery factor - or lack thereof - it was an enjoyable enough read.
Removing the mystery factor - or lack thereof - it was an enjoyable enough read.
judyward's review against another edition
3.0
Eighteen authors, including Neil Gaiman, Jacqueline Winspear, Thomas Perry, Alan Bradley, Laura Lippman, and Lee Child contribute short stories in honor of Sherlock Holmes. Dr. Watson has a unique perspective, President McKinley seeks out Holmes, and an elderly Holmes solves a case. Not all of the stories are about the Great Detective, but each is inspired by the Canon. As in any short story collection, the results are uneven, but as a whole this is an enjoyable collection.
judyward's review against another edition
3.0
A collection of short stories in honor of the Great Detective. As in any short story collection, the stories are uneven, but enjoyable in the main. Keep these compilations coming.
rlse's review against another edition
3.0
Holmes! Woohoo! Anyone else seen the new BBC modern Sherlock?