dharaiter 's review for:

The Italian Secretary by Caleb Carr

2.0

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This book started interestingly. Carr's Dr. Watson seemed dense, but his Sherlock was dead on. As the story progressed and the characters got out of Baker Street, they got dull. Dr. Watson got worse, and Sherlock lost his charm and wit. I kept closing the book every time after reading a couple dozen pages. Half way through the book, it got unbearable. I wanted to give up, but I skimmed through to see how the case was solved, which was not awful, hence the two stars.
I wish Carr also concentrated on the duo's inner complexities than just their superficial traits.