paquitamackay9688's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
em_davies7019's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
speevlovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
I really like the enola holmes books! Such fun mysteries with nice twists and easter eggs.
sunniestories's review against another edition
4.0
i think this was a significant improvement on the first book of the series! the storyline was more cohesive, the central mystery threading through the story with far more focus than the first. each of the characters was generally treated with more care, making it much easier to invest in the story, and the mystery itself was more interesting with higher stakes. i'm definitely going to read book 3!
ina_loves_books's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
johnnyjr01's review against another edition
4.0
better that the first one, can’t wait to know what happens next
lomahongva's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
puterica's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
malima's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
The case was interesting enough, albeit a little weird, and I must admit that I think I like the changes they did to the case for the movie more, but this book wins me over with Enola's personal development, the way she made and continues to make her way in the world in her time and the limits she has, as well with the character interactions.
I loved getting to know Watson a little bit, and the way Enola directly latches onto him emotionally. One of my favorite parts of catching up with the Sherlock Holmes short stories is how much Sherlock and Dr. Watson care about each other, and I was very happy to see this reflected here, and in a way that ties it in with the care Sherlock has for his younger sister, despite not knowing her all that much yet.
And as to Enola and Sherlock... again, they barely interacted directly and out of disguise, but idolising her older brother, wanting to be like him and yearning for him to care about her is one of her defining character traits, and I really like how she goes about it and how she juggles this with regard to her own need and want for freedom and agency, and the way she makes her work as a detective (or "perditorian") her own and distinct from Sherlock's even if he is her role model.
I also really enjoyed the treatment of her wish for companionship and the loneliness coming with not being able to get it.
I can't wait to continue to follow along on Enola's journey!
I loved getting to know Watson a little bit, and the way Enola directly latches onto him emotionally. One of my favorite parts of catching up with the Sherlock Holmes short stories is how much Sherlock and Dr. Watson care about each other, and I was very happy to see this reflected here, and in a way that ties it in with the care Sherlock has for his younger sister, despite not knowing her all that much yet.
And as to Enola and Sherlock... again, they barely interacted directly and out of disguise, but idolising her older brother, wanting to be like him and yearning for him to care about her is one of her defining character traits, and I really like how she goes about it and how she juggles this with regard to her own need and want for freedom and agency, and the way she makes her work as a detective (or "perditorian") her own and distinct from Sherlock's even if he is her role model.
I also really enjoyed the treatment of her wish for companionship and the loneliness coming with not being able to get it.
I can't wait to continue to follow along on Enola's journey!