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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
I've been trying to read the Sherlock Holmes book in chronological order (I did jump ahead and read Hound of the Baskervilles) and it's been interesting to watch Doyle's writing evolve ever so slightly. Sherlock becomes more and more clinical and more a flawed character in his inability to relate to people. I wonder if this was conscious or subconscious because at the end of nearly every collection Watson writes something about this being the end (or Doyle just plain kills him off). But I think that's what makes Sherlock such an endearing character; his flaws.
I love these stories, and I'm never disappointed. they just keep getting better.
I love these stories, and I'm never disappointed. they just keep getting better.
Tedious. Every story follows the same formula, very few rising to the level of the previous Holmes stories. It's obvious that Doyle no longer enjoyed writing these characters at this point.
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
adventurous
mysterious
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
adventurous
informative
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
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
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Five stars because I love Abbey Grange and Empty House so much. Also Sox Napoleons because I’m a Lestrade girlie.