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adventurous
mysterious
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another entertaining collection of Sherlock stories, which again, were intertwined with watching Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman portray the main characters in the BBC show. Serendipitously, I read the "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter," in which Mycroft and the Diogenes Club are introduced, earlier the same day we watched "The Abominable Bride," in which Mark Gatiss wears a fat suit to portray the Victorian version of Mycroft. Smashing!
However, after two novels and two short story collections, I'm growing a bit weary of Sherlock & co. (Just imagine how ACD must have felt after bringing all these stories into existence! Ready to kill off his popular main character, obviously.) I will likely continue with the series later...and I've been inspired to [re]read [b:The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time|1618|The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time|Mark Haddon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1479863624l/1618._SY75_.jpg|4259809] sometime soon to my sons.
However, after two novels and two short story collections, I'm growing a bit weary of Sherlock & co. (Just imagine how ACD must have felt after bringing all these stories into existence! Ready to kill off his popular main character, obviously.) I will likely continue with the series later...and I've been inspired to [re]read [b:The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time|1618|The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time|Mark Haddon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1479863624l/1618._SY75_.jpg|4259809] sometime soon to my sons.
This book shows you the many faces/feelings/sides of the genius Sherlock Holmes.. gOd! I wish I could deduce clues like that!
It is simplicity itself. Or so he says..
The ending leaves you stranding though.. And sad.. :(
It is simplicity itself. Or so he says..
The ending leaves you stranding though.. And sad.. :(
I am thoroughly enjoying my chronological journey through SH.
PG
Just skip "A Study in Scarlet" and you get to the really good stuff. Well written and interesting. There is a good reason he's so famous. Very appealing to a logical mind.
Just skip "A Study in Scarlet" and you get to the really good stuff. Well written and interesting. There is a good reason he's so famous. Very appealing to a logical mind.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
I’ve read a fair amount of Sherlock Holmes this year, and to be honest, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes doesn’t stick out much. Perhaps it’s the format that got to me; if I’m recalling correctly, this was the collection of stories where the backstories were delivered by Holmes to Watson. I far prefer when they seem to be taking place in the moment rather than reflected upon after the fact. However, I do tend to prefer the short story collections to the novels, and the same thing rings true here. This is an unmissable collection of Sherlock Holmes adventures for any fan of the classic mystery.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Gave this one a little more because of ‘The Final Problem’