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L'allieva di Sherlock Holmes by Laurie R. King

4 reviews

bookwyrmknits's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

I enjoyed this book, though not as much as I had hoped to. I’m not sure I will be continuing with the series; while I did enjoy the book, it also wasn’t quite what I had expected (or wanted) from the tone, and up until the last third or so of the book I didn’t really get to a “must pick this book back up” state. I may revisit more of the series at some point, but I’m not sure yet.

The plot was interesting, and it was a reminder to myself that I should trust my mystery book instincts more... I had a hunch about the whodunnit, but since the characters weren't considering that angle at all, I let myself forget about it.

I guess I just never got hooked on the characters as presented in this book. I didn't connect with Mary Russell in a way that compelled me to keep reading, and Holmes and Watson both felt close enough to their original versions that there was nothing "new" there for me to discover. (Perhaps in later books I would connect more with the characters, but that hasn't happened yet.)
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aestass's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

The story of Sherlock Holmes' apprentice Mary Russel after WWI. This story will appeal to adult readers of Enola Holmes. This book is engaging and sharp. 
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brandilovesbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous informative mysterious tense slow-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

3.75

Mary Russel spends much of her time with her nose in a book.  She often reads while walking.  This is how she literally stumbles upon Sherlock Holmes.  He is taken in by her keen observation skills and her witty comebacks.  They soon become friends.  He mentors her and teaches her all the tricks of his trade.  Before he knows it, she is solving mysteries at his side.  Has he taught her enough to track down his most worthy opponent yet?

I am a HUGE fan of Sherlock and books based on his character and problem solving abilities.  I LOVE that Laurie R. King continues Sherlock's stories but changes the narrator.  Mary Russel is a fabulous new character.  

The book is slow paced.  There is a great deal of relationship building and getting to know the characters.  The mysteries are complex .  It was an excellent audio book.  The narrator had distinct voices for each of the characters.

I would recommend The Beekeeper's Apprentice to anyone who loves Sherlock Holmes, loves mysteries, or loves strong female MCs.

I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

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eamily's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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