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A review by kaylo88
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I know that I am in a minority here but what an anticlimax!
The feeling of disappointment was palpable as I finished this book. This has been on my list to read from childhood and now that I finally have, I couldn't help but feel let down. The legends and stories surrounding this book have always intrigued me, but the reality didn't quite live up to the hype.
The story started off strong, and I was fully immersed in it. However, as the plot progressed and Watson made his way to the Moors, the once-thrilling suspense began to dissipate.
It might be an unpopular opinion but my opinion of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary detective, was not a favourable one. His arrogance, self-importance, and occasional rudeness didn't do much to add to the overall story and only served to make me dislike him even more.
Towards the end of the book, there were a few chapters that sparked my interest once again, adding some much-needed excitement and intrigue. However, the ending was anticlimactic, leaving me feeling numb and unfulfilled.
Despite my disappointment, I was still glad to have finally read the book and to have ticked it off my reading bucket list.
The feeling of disappointment was palpable as I finished this book. This has been on my list to read from childhood and now that I finally have, I couldn't help but feel let down. The legends and stories surrounding this book have always intrigued me, but the reality didn't quite live up to the hype.
The story started off strong, and I was fully immersed in it. However, as the plot progressed and Watson made his way to the Moors, the once-thrilling suspense began to dissipate.
It might be an unpopular opinion but my opinion of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary detective, was not a favourable one. His arrogance, self-importance, and occasional rudeness didn't do much to add to the overall story and only served to make me dislike him even more.
Towards the end of the book, there were a few chapters that sparked my interest once again, adding some much-needed excitement and intrigue. However, the ending was anticlimactic, leaving me feeling numb and unfulfilled.
Despite my disappointment, I was still glad to have finally read the book and to have ticked it off my reading bucket list.