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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
The first Sherlock Holmes novel after the character's resurrection after Doyle killed him is also the most famous of them all. This may be because besides the detective ingredients there are elements of gothic horror, and Holmes's rationalism is nicely played against superstitions. The Dartmoor setting (which Doyle makes a much more grim place than the real thing) is a welcome deviation from London, although quite a bit of the novel takes place there, too. Surprisingly, Holmes is absent for six chapters, and his sidekick Watson takes the center stage. The narration, too, is original, also using Watson's letters and diary entries to tell the story. The mystery plot is revealed before the finale, but the finale itself doesn't disappoint. The result is a very enjoyable novel. Unfortunately, this penguin edition knows too many notes and an introduction that reveals way too much, apparently assuming that the reader already knows the story. So the reader should skip the introduction before reading, lest the mystery be spoiled.
3.5 ⭐️ My first Sherlock Holmes adventure. An overall fun read. Looking forward to reading others.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Slow and monotonous, and the world flip toward the end was jarring at best.
mysterious
I wondered briefly why Sherlock was ‚off-screen‘ for so long, but then I recalled that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was so sick of him, he literally killed him off in the previous book of the series.
So maybe.. A little less surprised now.
This book was actually exactly what I always thought Sherlock Holmes novels would be like, having never read them before now. A big case, a longer mystery. Was very nice
So maybe.. A little less surprised now.
This book was actually exactly what I always thought Sherlock Holmes novels would be like, having never read them before now. A big case, a longer mystery. Was very nice
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was surprisingly boring. Sherlock Holmes isn't even in it a lot
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was my first ever Sherlock Holmes book. I had never read any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works before. This book kept me guessing what the real culprits were and what really could happen in this world. There were some twists that twisted and shocked me. Needless to say, I enjoyed it and would read more.
Una historia entretenida, con una dinámica que te mantiene atentx, aunque con una explicación final bien suave para mi gusto. Una buena lectura y un buen estilo de escritura, nada más.