cumbersome_cookie2504's review
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
kaydowning's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to the audio version of this book. It was not as well written as the first book about the young Sherlock Holmes. The infamous John Wilkes Booth is thought to be in England. Mycroft mentions this to Ameus Crowe, and Sherlock takes it upon himself to go and check out the location where he might be hiding. Sherlock takes Matty with him, and events start soon after leading Sherlock and his tutor into an adventure that takes them to America to solve this mystery.
bones_jackson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Nossa que livro incrível, amei cada parte dele, a história teve um plot muito bom e as referências as obras originais foram incríveis
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Confinement, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Chronic illness, Death, Kidnapping, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Medical content and Mental illness
Minor: War
rainbow_bookish_owl's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? No
3.5
hoosgracie's review against another edition
4.0
Sherlock and friends head for the US to save Matty who has been kidnapped. A thoroughly enjoyable adventure. I like how the author shows where Sherlock learned his skills (this go round is the violin).
neenor's review against another edition
3.0
Now I've said that I've been reading this book for about three weeks now, but I actually only really got into it this last week - and I have to say, I'm surprised that I didn't get into it sooner. I must admit that these novels are slow to start - but once they get going, they are truly gripping. This is definitely my favourite so far.
In this book, we continue from the point of view of the young Sherlock Holmes, as he continues to spend his summer at his aunt and uncle's house in Farnham, getting tutored by American Amyus Crowe, whilst spending his free time with Matty Arnatt and Virginia Crowe. However, when his elder brother Mycroft comes to visit him and Amyus, he discovers that a master American assassin is on the loose nearby - and, naturally, Sherlock goes after him, thus starting a chain reaction of kidnappings, travelling, murder, and everything else in between.
What I love about Lane, as I said in my previous review, is that he manages to recreate the perfect young Sherlock - it is believably still Conan Doyle's Sherlock, just younger. It really is an amazing talent, and if you love the original Sherlock's, you'll adore this.
What I didn't like, however, was that it also seemed unrealistic. I know some of the things are a bit far-fetched, but the point of the Sherlock books is that you can imagine there is a detective out there like this, solving mysteries just like these - it's down to logic, at the end of the day. But with these books, all the killing and travelling just isn't as realistic as it could be. I mean, for example, at one point Sherlock was riding on the top of the train - and he didn't fall off. I know they used to go slower than the current ones, but I still don't believe that a fourteen year old boy would be able to manage that. It was just small things like that that I had a problem with.
I also liked the characterization of the villains. I found that the fit that kind of olden thug stereotype, and I did find myself shivering over character's like Duke and Booth - they were genuinely creepy, and the ability to make the reader outwardly shiver through words is a pretty amazing talent.
I think that if you love the original Sherlock Holmes series, you'll love this, especially if you are around the ages of 12 - 16. The more I read into the series, the more I am getting into the overall series plot, and I am loving it so far. I am definitely going to keep reading it - look out for a review of Black Ice coming soon!
In this book, we continue from the point of view of the young Sherlock Holmes, as he continues to spend his summer at his aunt and uncle's house in Farnham, getting tutored by American Amyus Crowe, whilst spending his free time with Matty Arnatt and Virginia Crowe. However, when his elder brother Mycroft comes to visit him and Amyus, he discovers that a master American assassin is on the loose nearby - and, naturally, Sherlock goes after him, thus starting a chain reaction of kidnappings, travelling, murder, and everything else in between.
What I love about Lane, as I said in my previous review, is that he manages to recreate the perfect young Sherlock - it is believably still Conan Doyle's Sherlock, just younger. It really is an amazing talent, and if you love the original Sherlock's, you'll adore this.
What I didn't like, however, was that it also seemed unrealistic. I know some of the things are a bit far-fetched, but the point of the Sherlock books is that you can imagine there is a detective out there like this, solving mysteries just like these - it's down to logic, at the end of the day. But with these books, all the killing and travelling just isn't as realistic as it could be. I mean, for example, at one point Sherlock was riding on the top of the train - and he didn't fall off. I know they used to go slower than the current ones, but I still don't believe that a fourteen year old boy would be able to manage that. It was just small things like that that I had a problem with.
I also liked the characterization of the villains. I found that the fit that kind of olden thug stereotype, and I did find myself shivering over character's like Duke and Booth - they were genuinely creepy, and the ability to make the reader outwardly shiver through words is a pretty amazing talent.
I think that if you love the original Sherlock Holmes series, you'll love this, especially if you are around the ages of 12 - 16. The more I read into the series, the more I am getting into the overall series plot, and I am loving it so far. I am definitely going to keep reading it - look out for a review of Black Ice coming soon!
shoaib's review against another edition
4.0
لم تكد سحابة الموت تزول حتى بدأت نيران التمرد في البزوغ .. نيران تلك الفترة حينما قررت الولايات الجنوبية تكوين تحالف و الانفصال عن الاتحاد بالولايات المتحدة الامريكية .. وضع " ديوك بالتاسار " خطة محكمة لتسيطر قوات تحالف الولايات علي كندا و فصلها عن الحكم البريطاني .. فيجد شارلوك أخيه مايكروفت في عزبة فارنهايم يطلب من معلم شارلوك " اميوس غروي " التحري في الامر .. يجد شارلوك بسبب حبه للمغامرة نفسه في وسط الأحداث ..
عاجبني جدا التطور اللي علي مدى كل جزء أندرو بيعمله في شخصية شارلوك .. و الالتزام بقواعد السير أرثر كونان دويل .. أندرولين كاتب عبقري متمكن جدا
عاجبني جدا التطور اللي علي مدى كل جزء أندرو بيعمله في شخصية شارلوك .. و الالتزام بقواعد السير أرثر كونان دويل .. أندرولين كاتب عبقري متمكن جدا
rhiannonxgrace's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This was better than the first book, but there were still quite a few things I took issue with, particularly in the characterisation of a certain detective. The saving grace of this continues to be Dan Stevens’ wonderful performance. He brings each character to life and makes the whole experience bearable.
manarelkodes's review against another edition
4.0
It is an amazing book , i have fun reading it and am going to end the serie of young sherlock holmes , i love the way andy lane write every single moment , and i like that young sherlock does and does not feel like the real one in the same time ..
am absolutely loving it ..
am absolutely loving it ..
mountie9's review against another edition
5.0
The Good Stuff
* This is my favorite so far of the series
* Fast paced and exciting with plenty of action and suspense
* Interesting storyline with a truly unique and unusual villain
* Good amount of humour to lighten up the darker moments
* Some snippets of interesting historical information immersed within the story - as ususal with Lane done in a subtle and fascinating manor that the little buggers won't even realize they are learning something (ok, who's kidding who, I learned some stuff too)
* Once again you can really see how Lane's Holmes could develop into Doyle's Holmes
* Written so both boys and girls will enjoy - there is a hint of romance for the girls but not in such a mushy way that will turn off the male readers
* Love the friendship between Matty and Holmes
* Holmes emotions are very true of your normal 15 yr old boy even one as brilliant as Sherlock
* Mentions Canada - yes I know we Canadian's have issues - we feel left out all the time
* Some nice moral questions to ponder
* Will be keeping this series for Jake to read in a year or two
* Really makes me want to read more Sherlock Holmes stories -- January has definitely been Sherlock Holmes month so far -- 2 Young Sherlock novels and we also went to see Sherlock Homes: Game of Shadows in the theatre (bloody brilliant movie -- get thee to a movie theatre right away for this one - Downey is marvelous)
* Learned about the history of sailor's and tattoos -- makes total sense now
The Not So Good Stuff
* Come on give me more on Eglantine -- I need to know what is the deal with that sneaky nasty women
* Nasty Leeches -- ick!
* Did I mention the leeches - gave me the heebie jeebies LOL!
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"I swear there's a nursery aspect to British eating habits that no country has. Steamed puddings, jam sandwiches-with the crusts cut off, of course - and vegetables, boiled so long they're just flavored mush. Food you don't need teeth to eat."
Sherlock felt a stab of annoyance. "So what's so great about American food?" he asked, shifting his position on the dry stone wall he was sitting on..."
"Steaks," Crowe said simply."
"A man has the right to make his own decisions, based on a higher moral code.' He grimaced inadvertently. ' I find slavery .... distasteful. I don't believe that one man is inferior to another man because of the colour of his skin. I may think that other things make a man inferior, includin' his ability to think rationally, but not somethin' as arbitrary as the colour of his skin."
"He couldn't help smiling. That complete honesty was one of the things he liked most about Virginia. No English girl would have dreamed about discussing matter of the stomach like taht."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
* Good for both male and female readers
* Some of it is a bit dark and violent so sensitive YA/middle school readers might want to avoid
* Adults will enjoy reading as well
4.75 Dewey's
I received this from HarperCollins in Exchange for an Honest Review
* This is my favorite so far of the series
* Fast paced and exciting with plenty of action and suspense
* Interesting storyline with a truly unique and unusual villain
* Good amount of humour to lighten up the darker moments
* Some snippets of interesting historical information immersed within the story - as ususal with Lane done in a subtle and fascinating manor that the little buggers won't even realize they are learning something (ok, who's kidding who, I learned some stuff too)
* Once again you can really see how Lane's Holmes could develop into Doyle's Holmes
* Written so both boys and girls will enjoy - there is a hint of romance for the girls but not in such a mushy way that will turn off the male readers
* Love the friendship between Matty and Holmes
* Holmes emotions are very true of your normal 15 yr old boy even one as brilliant as Sherlock
* Mentions Canada - yes I know we Canadian's have issues - we feel left out all the time
* Some nice moral questions to ponder
* Will be keeping this series for Jake to read in a year or two
* Really makes me want to read more Sherlock Holmes stories -- January has definitely been Sherlock Holmes month so far -- 2 Young Sherlock novels and we also went to see Sherlock Homes: Game of Shadows in the theatre (bloody brilliant movie -- get thee to a movie theatre right away for this one - Downey is marvelous)
* Learned about the history of sailor's and tattoos -- makes total sense now
The Not So Good Stuff
* Come on give me more on Eglantine -- I need to know what is the deal with that sneaky nasty women
* Nasty Leeches -- ick!
* Did I mention the leeches - gave me the heebie jeebies LOL!
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"I swear there's a nursery aspect to British eating habits that no country has. Steamed puddings, jam sandwiches-with the crusts cut off, of course - and vegetables, boiled so long they're just flavored mush. Food you don't need teeth to eat."
Sherlock felt a stab of annoyance. "So what's so great about American food?" he asked, shifting his position on the dry stone wall he was sitting on..."
"Steaks," Crowe said simply."
"A man has the right to make his own decisions, based on a higher moral code.' He grimaced inadvertently. ' I find slavery .... distasteful. I don't believe that one man is inferior to another man because of the colour of his skin. I may think that other things make a man inferior, includin' his ability to think rationally, but not somethin' as arbitrary as the colour of his skin."
"He couldn't help smiling. That complete honesty was one of the things he liked most about Virginia. No English girl would have dreamed about discussing matter of the stomach like taht."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
* Good for both male and female readers
* Some of it is a bit dark and violent so sensitive YA/middle school readers might want to avoid
* Adults will enjoy reading as well
4.75 Dewey's
I received this from HarperCollins in Exchange for an Honest Review