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crabbyabbe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
What can I say about the second anthology of Mr. Sherlock Holmes? Eleven stories: some outstanding, some good, some okay ... I guess that seems to be the way with collections. Overall? Delightful. My favorites include "Silver Blaze", "The Musgrave Ritual", "The Greek Interpreter" (hello, Mycroft!), and of course, "The Final Problem" (let's kill off Sherlock and see how the public reacts!). A joy to reread. #againandagain
bookishbehaviours's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
wardo2700's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this collection of 11 short stories just as much as the full length Sherlock Holmes novels I had previously read. They are quick reads and although have similar occurrences in some of the stories they each had something different as the main appealing factor. the most significant change from prior stories is the introduction of Sherlock's brother Wycroft and his famous adversary Professor Moriarty. I'd recommend this compilation to any Sherlock fan and also to any lover of a good mystery
jollyfuneral's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
ellahoward_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
naomi_e_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
deestreet's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
nishaa's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
tenjusahari's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Ich habe bisher noch kein Original Sherlock-Buch gelesen und habe es durch zufälliges Finden geschenkt bekommen. Ich bin sehr begeistert. Die Geschichten in diesem Buch sind kurz, aber sehr gut geschrieben und teils mehr, teils weniger spannend, was der ganzen Sache aber keinen Abbruch erteilt. Trotzdem war jede eigene Geschichte für sich besonders.
Vor allem für das Publishing-Jahr sind die Protagonisten Sherlock und John gar nicht unangenehm oder sexistisch zBs. Ich hatte da schon Befürchtungen, aber die stellten sich als unnötig heraus. Ein schönes, kurzes Buch <3
Vor allem für das Publishing-Jahr sind die Protagonisten Sherlock und John gar nicht unangenehm oder sexistisch zBs. Ich hatte da schon Befürchtungen, aber die stellten sich als unnötig heraus. Ein schönes, kurzes Buch <3