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julesleigh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This felt like modern Batman tried to be 1800s Sherlock Holmes. I thought this sounded great, but the art was very dated and the story was fine, but not all that interesting. The dynamics between Holmes and Watson just wasn't there. Doubt I'll be reading the rest of the series.
foofers1622's review against another edition
4.0
An fun re-imagining of Holmes and Watson in modern times Harlem. This be great as a show!
mindfulbanter's review against another edition
4.0
I had to read this for a class, but I felt like it was a pretty fair adaptation of the original characters. The story featured elements that I'm familiar with (mostly from seeing my family interact with each other and old classmates), but kept the overall idea of Holmes and Watson intact. There were -some- things I didn't particularly care for (mostly word/spelling choice for the colloquial terms) but this kept me entertained for a little while.
liketheday's review against another edition
3.0
It's got a good story and strong characters and I have faith it will hit its stride as the series continues. I will definitely be picking up the next volume when it comes out.
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nickleby_shepherd's review against another edition
5.0
Solid interpretation of Holmes & Watson. Good story. Great Easter Eggs. Enjoyable art.
bigbear73's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't actually finish - it just felt like the writer was trying too hard.
leland_hw's review against another edition
4.0
I love a good reimagining of classic works. And this is one of the best and most original Sherlock Holmes reimaginings I've seen.
This time, Holmes and Watson are both African Americans and 221b Baker Street is located in Harlem. I really really really liked this one. I hope that there will soon be a volume two.
This time, Holmes and Watson are both African Americans and 221b Baker Street is located in Harlem. I really really really liked this one. I hope that there will soon be a volume two.
djlanatron's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this interpretation. I want to know more about the Holmes brothers - which as this series is ongoing, will probably happen. This definitely started more as Watson's story, which I am fine with. There are a few typos, especially early on, but once everything got moving, I didn't really care.