nonabgo's review against another edition
2.0
For some reason, I found this book hard to read. I usually like crime stories and have read other Sherlock Holmes books that I enjoyed quite a bit, but this one was a drag. It has no real spark, it's predictable from beginning to end, and the characters are undeveloped and lost all their swag. I'm really starting to feel sorry for Watson. He had to put up with so much crap! I feel like the Sherlock Holmes stories are not the same after Doyle killed off Professor Moriarty, and it's such a pity!
saragutierrezcalle's review
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
tense
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
3.75
helena_chris's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
One of my favourite one's so far
lewa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.0
davidsandilands's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
ola2109's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
vivian_bookaholic's review against another edition
4.0
Thích tập này hơn những tập trước vì tình tiết các vụ án gay cấn hơn tí, điểm cộng cho tình nghĩa của Holmes dành cho cả hung thủ và người bị hại. Thích nhất là vụ Sáu bức tượng Napoleon!
tacanderson's review against another edition
4.0
I've been trying to read the Sherlock Holmes book in chronological order (I did jump ahead and read Hound of the Baskervilles) and it's been interesting to watch Doyle's writing evolve ever so slightly. Sherlock becomes more and more clinical and more a flawed character in his inability to relate to people. I wonder if this was conscious or subconscious because at the end of nearly every collection Watson writes something about this being the end (or Doyle just plain kills him off). But I think that's what makes Sherlock such an endearing character; his flaws.
I love these stories, and I'm never disappointed. they just keep getting better.
I love these stories, and I'm never disappointed. they just keep getting better.