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heatherems's review
3.0
This is book # 4 in Laurie R. King’s Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell series, which I am finding to be fun, enjoyable reads. The first 50% of this one though, is very slow. As slow as the bleak, gray oft-described moor is lonely. The mystery picks up after the 50 % mark, but still is not nearly as good as the second or third books in the series.
Here Russell and Sherlock team up to solve a mystery for an old friend. The Baskerville Hound, or one like it, along with a glowing coach is being seen on the moor. And there are two murders to go along with those sightings. One will learn a lot about Dartmoor, and it’s geographical and physical makeup. As well, the culture of the moorish people is explored.
The mystery is average, and the dialogue between Russel and Holmes is stilted. Still, I would recommend for fans of the series.
Here Russell and Sherlock team up to solve a mystery for an old friend. The Baskerville Hound, or one like it, along with a glowing coach is being seen on the moor. And there are two murders to go along with those sightings. One will learn a lot about Dartmoor, and it’s geographical and physical makeup. As well, the culture of the moorish people is explored.
The mystery is average, and the dialogue between Russel and Holmes is stilted. Still, I would recommend for fans of the series.
crialpaca's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Greatly enjoyed the natural landscapes, the people, and the way the plot came together at the end.
debrabrinckley's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite in the series, this one felt shallow in plot and character. It seemed rushed and at times choppy. Perhaps if I was familiar with original Baskerville tale it would have been better. However, I still enjoy Mary's character and the intelligent banter.
kdouglass7's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
liakeller's review against another edition
4.0
Another Mary Russel book - her character remains one of my favorite. She desperately wanted a hot rum toddy in this one, making me like her all the more! Tie in to the Hound of the Baskervilles.
cath_t's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
whovian223's review against another edition
3.0
Took a while to get going. King's description of the Moor is quite captivating but I was beginning to wonder if anything was ever going to happen.
Really liked it once things started happening, though.
Really liked it once things started happening, though.
zoer03's review against another edition
5.0
It’s got all the right elements for a gothic and slightly homage feel to the Hound of the Baskervilles, yet instead of a hound and killing of an heir it’s more in the line of a gold rush claim. All in all great fun
bekahperson's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75