A review by tylerdad
Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram from Hell by Nicholas Meyer

adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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? No

3.25

A pleasant read, but hardly any Sherlock detecting. Instead it is Sherlock placed in history—in this case at the Zimmerman telegram.  More historical fiction than mystery. As historical fiction of this ilk, it can’t hold a candle to The Flashman books.