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Sherlock Holmes in America: 14 Original Stories by

wagmore's review against another edition

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3.0

I thought I'd never finish reading this book. For some reason, it just seemed to drag for me. Maybe it's because the whole idea of finding a way to get Sherlock Holmes to the U.S. might have been fun for one or two stories, but after 8 or 10, the novelty wore off. The stories, taken individually, aren't bad. Almost all of the authors did a good job of evoking the Holmes/Watson ambiance. But:

not my cup of tea



cthuwu's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a good one. Mostly because all I remember about it was that it kinda introduced me to the concept of Sherlock Holmes romances.

jennereads's review against another edition

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3.0

This is okay. Some stories are greatish and a few were boring and lackluster. The final "stories" were actually essays about Conan Doyle's experiences in America.
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