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L'allieva di Sherlock Holmes by Laurie R. King

3 reviews

brandilovesbooks's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Death, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

eamily's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Terminal illness, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Dementia, Medical trauma, and War

inameitlater's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Kidnapping

Moderate: Addiction, Suicide, and Murder