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A review by yorweth
Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram from Hell by Nicholas Meyer
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this early copy in exchange for my honest review.
Before diving into this book, I had no idea who the author was or what his previous works were like. I'm thrilled to say that after finishing "The Telegram from Hell," I'm eager to explore more of his Sherlock Holmes novels. Nicholas Meyer's skill in mimicking Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's signature style is impeccable, employing accurate language and phrases that often got me Googling with a grin. The use of historical photos of individuals, locations, and objects from that era significantly enhanced the sense of being transported into a personal diary, where news articles and footnotes were inserted into the margins.
Despite being the latest in a series, the narrative was easy to follow, with nods to the original Sherlock Holmes stories and other works by Nicholas Meyer. The story's concept, about an older Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson heading to America to prevent England from falling into the abyss of war by involving America in World War I, was captivating and executed superbly. I had to do a lot of research on my own because I will admit that I am about as well versed in American and British history and politics as Holmes himself (which is to say, not very well), but comparing the events of the book to actual events was both enlightening and charming. It was a fun twist on history and the Sherlock genre. Fans of this era will find this book particularly engaging! I'm a big admirer of Nicholas Meyer and am currently adding his other Sherlock Holmes novels to my wishlist.
Before diving into this book, I had no idea who the author was or what his previous works were like. I'm thrilled to say that after finishing "The Telegram from Hell," I'm eager to explore more of his Sherlock Holmes novels. Nicholas Meyer's skill in mimicking Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's signature style is impeccable, employing accurate language and phrases that often got me Googling with a grin. The use of historical photos of individuals, locations, and objects from that era significantly enhanced the sense of being transported into a personal diary, where news articles and footnotes were inserted into the margins.
Despite being the latest in a series, the narrative was easy to follow, with nods to the original Sherlock Holmes stories and other works by Nicholas Meyer. The story's concept, about an older Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson heading to America to prevent England from falling into the abyss of war by involving America in World War I, was captivating and executed superbly. I had to do a lot of research on my own because I will admit that I am about as well versed in American and British history and politics as Holmes himself (which is to say, not very well), but comparing the events of the book to actual events was both enlightening and charming. It was a fun twist on history and the Sherlock genre. Fans of this era will find this book particularly engaging! I'm a big admirer of Nicholas Meyer and am currently adding his other Sherlock Holmes novels to my wishlist.