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jasme's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
bvannevel's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this middle-grade mystery which reimagined a young Arthur Conan Doyle. The plot was engaging and the characters were well-developed. I wish it had stayed in reality and not dipped into fantasy, mostly for selfish reasons like where to add it to my genrefied library. "Perhaps this book could inspire students to read Sherlock Holmes!"
jquellin's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
madouc88's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
readbymarieke's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
estevens08's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
peachyclaudia's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
callmecat's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Loved this book! It’s an alternate Origin Story of Arthur Conan Doyle who wrote Sherlock Holmes. Very creative idea.
Having lately watched a show called “Big Little Lies” my #1 complaint was that I didn’t like any of the characters. The mystery wasn’t enough to make it a good series (for me). So the fact that I picked this up next and enjoyed it for the VERY THING I’d wanted—loveable characters AND plot—is pretty cool.
It’s not a 5/5 because the prose will knock your socks off or the story’s never been done. It’s 5/5 because it’s a solid story and I can see anything it lacks and I’d read it again. I’m disappointed that book 2 isn’t out yet!
Having lately watched a show called “Big Little Lies” my #1 complaint was that I didn’t like any of the characters. The mystery wasn’t enough to make it a good series (for me). So the fact that I picked this up next and enjoyed it for the VERY THING I’d wanted—loveable characters AND plot—is pretty cool.
It’s not a 5/5 because the prose will knock your socks off or the story’s never been done. It’s 5/5 because it’s a solid story and I can see anything it lacks and I’d read it again. I’m disappointed that book 2 isn’t out yet!