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A review by cutenanya
Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz
5.0
4 stars for the main story
and 1 extra for the extra story featuring Holmes and Watson :D
I love this book despite the many faults as pointed out by some reviewers. I think Anthony Horowitz correctly grasps the characters of Holmes and Watson, though I may not say the same for Inspector Jones, and certainly not Moriarty. His Moriarty is not the psychopath we are familiar with, but a softer version for him. There is a twist in the plot but it is to be expected. At a later time, I shall write a more detailed review. For now, I must say I love the book and the short story in the end - The Three Monarch is a plus and I wish he had stuck with Holmes and Watson rather than employing alternative protagonists though I can see the reasoning behind the choice. Just as Agatha Christie's with the Murder of Roger Ackroyd, such efforts can attract both admiration and criticism simultaneously and is an experiment authors must take with caution. Fortunately for me, I like the story and thus my relatively high rating, but I am sure there will be plenty of readers who will not share my view and be repelled. At any rate, I am looking forward to the next installment (if there is any), preferably with our beloved Holmes and his dear Watson.
and 1 extra for the extra story featuring Holmes and Watson :D
I love this book despite the many faults as pointed out by some reviewers. I think Anthony Horowitz correctly grasps the characters of Holmes and Watson, though I may not say the same for Inspector Jones, and certainly not Moriarty. His Moriarty is not the psychopath we are familiar with, but a softer version for him. There is a twist in the plot but it is to be expected. At a later time, I shall write a more detailed review. For now, I must say I love the book and the short story in the end - The Three Monarch is a plus and I wish he had stuck with Holmes and Watson rather than employing alternative protagonists though I can see the reasoning behind the choice. Just as Agatha Christie's with the Murder of Roger Ackroyd, such efforts can attract both admiration and criticism simultaneously and is an experiment authors must take with caution. Fortunately for me, I like the story and thus my relatively high rating, but I am sure there will be plenty of readers who will not share my view and be repelled. At any rate, I am looking forward to the next installment (if there is any), preferably with our beloved Holmes and his dear Watson.