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librarylady10's review against another edition
5.0
“The Hollow of Fear” is Sherry Thomas’s 3rd entry in the Lady Sherlock series, which I have devoured in the last few weeks. The first two books in the series, A Study in Scarlet Women and A Conspiracy in Belgravia, were both interesting, unique spins on the Sherlock Holmes mythology. These stories introduced us to the main characters: Charlotte Holmes, the Lady Sherlock of the series; Mrs. Watson, who serves as Charlotte’s patron and helpmate; Lord Ingram, Charlotte’s childhood friend and possible love interest; Livia Holmes, Charlotte’s sister and possible author of the Sherlock Holmes series; Inspector Treadles, the Scotland Yard inspector; as well as a slew of supporting characters and the infamous Moriarty clan.
This newest book in the series gives us a more intimate peek into the world of these characters when Charlotte must try to prove that Lord Ingram did not kill his wife, despite an overwhelming amount of circumstantial evidence to the contrary. I found that this book offered a deeper understanding of Charlotte’s motivations and behaviors than the previous books did, which made me like Charlotte even more.
The story ends in a few twists that I can’t imagine happening in a Sherlock Holmes story, but it still manages to feel Holmesian at its core. I already can’t wait to read the fourth book in the series! Perfect for Holmes fans, those who like a good mystery without too much gore, or fans of strong female characters.
This review is of an ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
This newest book in the series gives us a more intimate peek into the world of these characters when Charlotte must try to prove that Lord Ingram did not kill his wife, despite an overwhelming amount of circumstantial evidence to the contrary. I found that this book offered a deeper understanding of Charlotte’s motivations and behaviors than the previous books did, which made me like Charlotte even more.
The story ends in a few twists that I can’t imagine happening in a Sherlock Holmes story, but it still manages to feel Holmesian at its core. I already can’t wait to read the fourth book in the series! Perfect for Holmes fans, those who like a good mystery without too much gore, or fans of strong female characters.
This review is of an ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
bookishgenerations's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
awaldon1's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
amflesch's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
mcf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jennyjoyous's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
crownoflaurel's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bhnmt61's review against another edition
4.0
In this third entry in the Lady Sherlock series, circumstances make it appear that Charlotte’s dear friend Lord Ingram has committed a murder. It takes all of Charlotte’s considerable resources to find the truth. This is easily my favorite of the three books, at least partly because there are only a very few new characters introduced and it was much easier to keep track of what was happening. I could pick at it, but mainly I’m reading these because my daughter loves them and it is fun to discuss them, so I’ll just stick with my overall impression that this is a fun series with a compelling cast of characters, and let the details go.
jmronbeck's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5