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The Moor: A captivating mystery for Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
Laurie R. King
3.78 AVERAGE
254 reviews for:
The Moor: A captivating mystery for Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
Laurie R. King
3.78 AVERAGE
This one took me a while to get into, but was no less enjoyable because of that. I find it kind of amusing that I read a section where Mary has a cold on the same day that I discovered my own flu and throat infection-riddled status from a doctor. Looking forward, as ever, to read more.
This book is interesting but a bit boring. The plot has little tension and Russell spends a lot of time being miserable.
I couldn't find myself caring about the characters in this one. I want to like the series, but I just can't seem to.
For some reason I had mentally shelved this as a ‘boring’ instalment to this series, and was pleasantly surprised to find myself wrong. I liked the external mystery which followed a fairly traditional whodunit structure, I liked the weaving in of The Hound of the Baskervilles, and I liked Holmes and Russell’s partnership.
I don’t know - perhaps I was just more ready to spend time with the beautifully described Dartmoor.
I still wasn’t a fan of the inclusion of Sabine Baring-Gould as a main character - I suppose he was an interesting person but since he’s someone I’m otherwise completely unfamiliar I wasn’t excited by his inclusion, and I’m never a huge fan of cameos by real historic people or characters from other media (unless it’s someone I personally am a fan of - then of course it’s just fun!)
Anyway, the mystery and the mood enthralled me and I kept picking this up to read just a little more. I do wish the ending had been a little stronger - more time spent on the confrontation and defeat of the antagonists would have been nice given how long was spent on their trails.
I do want to remark on the fact that poor Mary spends SO MUCH time wet and cold. I could make a drinking game for the number of times she gratefully takes a hot bath!
I don’t know - perhaps I was just more ready to spend time with the beautifully described Dartmoor.
I still wasn’t a fan of the inclusion of Sabine Baring-Gould as a main character - I suppose he was an interesting person but since he’s someone I’m otherwise completely unfamiliar I wasn’t excited by his inclusion, and I’m never a huge fan of cameos by real historic people or characters from other media (unless it’s someone I personally am a fan of - then of course it’s just fun!)
Anyway, the mystery and the mood enthralled me and I kept picking this up to read just a little more. I do wish the ending had been a little stronger - more time spent on the confrontation and defeat of the antagonists would have been nice given how long was spent on their trails.
I do want to remark on the fact that poor Mary spends SO MUCH time wet and cold. I could make a drinking game for the number of times she gratefully takes a hot bath!
Mary Russell is one of my favorite characters!
While not my favorite in the series so far, this does have some wonderful moments. In fact, I found myself LOLing more than a few times (I do so love the relationship between Russell and Holmes!)
With hints from the Hounds of the Baskervilles, and some wonderful moments wandering the moors of Devonshire, this book carries you through a mystery that is only solved (simultaneously, yet separately by the Holmes') at the last moment.
Perfect read for a stressful time in my life. :)
While not my favorite in the series so far, this does have some wonderful moments. In fact, I found myself LOLing more than a few times (I do so love the relationship between Russell and Holmes!)
With hints from the Hounds of the Baskervilles, and some wonderful moments wandering the moors of Devonshire, this book carries you through a mystery that is only solved (simultaneously, yet separately by the Holmes') at the last moment.
Perfect read for a stressful time in my life. :)
eh...not my favorite of the series so far. very repetitive and not much happening. lots of time spent describing the moor and reading books and maps. but i'll head on to the next one!
Of the books in this series, this is my least favourite so far. It was just okay.
I think part of my issue with this was the setting. I don't find the Moors at all romantic or enticing. In fact they sound cold, miserable and dreary to me, so the fact that much of this story revolved around and involved aspects and features of them probably is largely responsible for my lack of interest.
I also feel like the thing I've liked about this series - the interplay and relationship between Mary and Holmes - was also missing. They spend most of this book apart, on separate investigative tracks, and even when they are together, there`s little of the fun repartee, and sparringly friendly competitiveness that has made past books so entertaining.
Hopefully future books focus more on Mary and Holmes and offer opportunity for the reader to enjoy their relationship. This book didn`t do it for me, but I have enjoyed the series up to now so I will give future books a chance. One miss doesn`t negate the charm of the series as a whole.
I think part of my issue with this was the setting. I don't find the Moors at all romantic or enticing. In fact they sound cold, miserable and dreary to me, so the fact that much of this story revolved around and involved aspects and features of them probably is largely responsible for my lack of interest.
I also feel like the thing I've liked about this series - the interplay and relationship between Mary and Holmes - was also missing. They spend most of this book apart, on separate investigative tracks, and even when they are together, there`s little of the fun repartee, and sparringly friendly competitiveness that has made past books so entertaining.
Hopefully future books focus more on Mary and Holmes and offer opportunity for the reader to enjoy their relationship. This book didn`t do it for me, but I have enjoyed the series up to now so I will give future books a chance. One miss doesn`t negate the charm of the series as a whole.
This is one of my least favourite books in the series. Whether it is the depressing setting or the ill health of the good reverend, The Moor fails to deliver on the suspense, mystery and enjoyment of the earlier books in the series. Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle would likely appreciate the tip of the hat to one of his famous novels.
dark
mysterious
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-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