fatherofmysteries's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Addiction, Drug use, Gun violence, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Death, Murder, Confinement, Sexual violence, and Rape
megmro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
That said, the subject matter takes a dark turn. It starts with the grisly murder of a child, then a second, and then the reveal (when they solve the case) is hugely disturbing. Definitely left me with a pit in my stomach, and I can’t say I’d recommend it, despite the fine writing.
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Torture, Murder, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Drug abuse
ghostreadin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Pedophilia, Trafficking, Fatphobia, Murder, and Child abuse
sophieamreacher's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, and Drug abuse
Minor: Gun violence
elzmri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, and Rape
rebekka_evie's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.5
Which are actually two cases. I found it great how Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson were woven into these two cases at once. Both curious and captivating. Old characters were brought back to life and got to investigate again.
The language used by Anthony Horowitz was appropriat and at the same time easy to read. He approached the project with respect towards the old stories and Doyle. Sherlock Holmes wasn't re-invented, merly brought back for another case or two.
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, and Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Addiction
ghouligan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Murder, Racial slurs, Addiction, Classism, Death, Drug use, and Pedophilia
magkerr's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Moderate: Pedophilia, Child death, and Murder
mari_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Torture, and Murder
anniereads221's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Murder, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Suicide