A review by reubelius
The Sign Of The Four: (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Classics Collection) by Arthur Conan Doyle

adventurous dark funny mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I was not mentally prepared for the
cocaine
in the slightest. Not sure if I love or hate how vivid a mental image those first few paragraphs offered upon me, but regardless of biases the language is just as colorful as always. 

My favorite part of this work consists of a single sentence;
"Sherlock Holmes and I looked blankly at each other, and then burst simultaneously into an uncontrollable fit of laughter
. It's such a small thing, but truly it made Sherlock and Watson both feel so incredibly human. It's what makes their companionship and friendship so believable and I relish in the moments I get to indulge in it. Reading about these two continues to be an utter delight.
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