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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Watson's character and narration is perfectly replicated and the story is well executed and concluded. Really cleverly addresses the discrepancies of canon and solves the final problem!
emotional
slow-paced
This was a rather delightful little book. Very much in the tone of Doyle, it touched on the heartbreak of John Watson's being in love with Sherlock Holmes and thinking the other man indifferent.
Since I've been on a huge Sherlock Holmes kick (or mainly Sherlock/John, thanks to the new BBC show) I was thrilled to find this in the library, and devoured it. And it was adorable! Not fanfiction-y (which is a concern), no crazy sex-against-a-wall (which was, perhaps, a bit disappointing, but stuck with the time period)but conveyed the characters' emotions very well, and had a satisfactory ending that tucked nicely into Doyle's original works.
I wish there were more books like this one!
Since I've been on a huge Sherlock Holmes kick (or mainly Sherlock/John, thanks to the new BBC show) I was thrilled to find this in the library, and devoured it. And it was adorable! Not fanfiction-y (which is a concern), no crazy sex-against-a-wall (which was, perhaps, a bit disappointing, but stuck with the time period)but conveyed the characters' emotions very well, and had a satisfactory ending that tucked nicely into Doyle's original works.
I wish there were more books like this one!
emotional
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A 3.5 for the very realistic account of what it would have been if Holmes and Watson were truly feeling more than friendship. Huge sympathy for Watson but also a frustration and empathy for Holmes. If you enjoy Sherlock Holmes of any sort I would give it a read. The mystery is obvious to me but I didn't mind that. It was the story going on inside it that I was interested in and it was a wonderful end.
I'm pretty sure I've read this book before but I couldn't recall the plot. So I read it again. And thoroughly enjoyed.
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
I absolutely loved this. I might have a hard time going back to the Doyle books or other adaptions after this one, and not just because Watson was pining for Holmes. This is the point of view that I was missing from House of Silk, even though both that and this were told by Watson. I really felt like I was there with him, experiencing things with him, and I really felt my heart breaking for him at times.
This book is split into two parts. The suddenness that the first one ended took me a bit by surprise, as I was not expecting it, despite the case being resolved. Sad to see it end, but the next one sucked me right in. It covered two of of Doyle's stories: The Final Problem and The Empty House. I had yet to read either one of those, though I know pretty much what happened in them already. It will be interesting to see how reading this will color my view of those books.
Highly recommended.
This book is split into two parts. The suddenness that the first one ended took me a bit by surprise, as I was not expecting it, despite the case being resolved. Sad to see it end, but the next one sucked me right in. It covered two of of Doyle's stories: The Final Problem and The Empty House. I had yet to read either one of those, though I know pretty much what happened in them already. It will be interesting to see how reading this will color my view of those books.
Highly recommended.
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Some exquisite pining and lovely gay!Watson and asexual!Holmes (maybe? the author seemed a bit unclear) and mysteries revolving around unspoken sexuality, but you give me that much pining, that much devastation at Reichenbach, and all you leave me with is a single kiss and "then we moved back into Baker Street and solved lots of mysteries" and "solved lots of mysteries" isn't even a dodgy euphemism? No, I think not.
Yes, yes, I fully believe in the possibility of a happy platonic ending for Holmes and Watson, even this Holmes and Watson, but you don't give me all that angst and wrap it up with a single kiss and some platonic fondness.
Party foul, I say. Thank god for the rest of the internet.
Some exquisite pining and lovely gay!Watson and asexual!Holmes (maybe? the author seemed a bit unclear) and mysteries revolving around unspoken sexuality, but you give me that much pining, that much devastation at Reichenbach, and all you leave me with is a single kiss and "then we moved back into Baker Street and solved lots of mysteries" and "solved lots of mysteries" isn't even a dodgy euphemism? No, I think not.
Yes, yes, I fully believe in the possibility of a happy platonic ending for Holmes and Watson, even this Holmes and Watson, but you don't give me all that angst and wrap it up with a single kiss and some platonic fondness.
Party foul, I say. Thank god for the rest of the internet.
