They should definitely turn this into a movie. A great addition to an already successful franchise
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Good detective story not good Sherlock Holmes story
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The plot wasn’t bad. But the fact that it is written as Sherlock Holmes story is what put me off. The writer seen unable to understand Doyle’s Holmes cold logical behaviour, which might be rude sometimes but never this cruel. It seems Holmes make lots of stupid mistakes that is not his characteristics. In addition,..
This story is very much focused on Shadwell Rafferty with Holmes and Watson in bit parts only. As part of this approach we get Watson’s notes read out with references to H., W., and SF, etc. It doesn’t read like a Sherlock Holmes novel and the references to initials is irritating and a distraction at..
True to Style, but Thought the Plot was Slow For a Book Length Story
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Relative good original Doyle style, though not as MacBird and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Mostly, well fleshed out and interesting characters who are the high point of the book and the primary ringer to keep you reading to the end. Plot is not that great, which is common in the original short stories, but is a noticeable..
Narrators command of a multitude of voices for each character was spellbinding and made it thoroughly enjoyable.
Author makes the odd notion Holmes in Minnesota work. I suggest reading up on the real Hinckley Fire as well as the historical figures which make their appearance. This will enhance your listening pleasure.
I have been looking for a good spin on a Sherlock Holmes tale, and this book did not disappoint. It actually made me giggle out loud at some points and I have downloaded the rest of the book in the series. Highly recommend.
I have read a lot of Sherlock Holmes based books. This was not the best and not the worst. I don’t understand why the whole series is in Minnesota. One book set there was ok for something different, but a whole series? It’s not a very interesting place. Sorry, Minnesota. I would enjoy another setting…
Holmes and Watson barely enter the story until chapter 13. Should be called “a Shadwell Rafferty mystery” with Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Pretty good story but expecting a Holmes story – then getting a story that he just plays a minor role , was a bit disappointing.
When an author chooses to write a novel where Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are the lead characters, they had better bring their A-game. In Doyle’s originals,both Holmes and Watson have such distinctive styles, both in their vocabulary and in their methods of questioning/interrogating witnesses. It’s probably why so many readers back at the turn..