Reviews

Η Πνοή Του Θεού by Guy Adams

nosc87's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

topdragon's review against another edition

4.0

Sherlock and Watson find themselves investigating supernatural events in this one, despite Sherlock's notorious skepticism of such things. This novel really scratched my crossover itch, combing a solid Sherlock Holmes adventure with the great (fictional) investigator of the occult, Thomas Carnacki. But also included are three actual historical figures surrounding the supernatural: Dr. John Silence, demonologist Julian Karswell, and Aleister Crowley who was once dubbed, "the wickedest man in the world."

isethia'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

4.0

johnbreeden's review against another edition

4.0

This was an enjoyable ready, mostly due to having a bend towards supernatural stories. The action of the story didn't lag too much, although I have to admit I laid it aside for quite a while between readings.

loxleyhall's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

elodiethefangirl's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

graff_fuller's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.25

I really do love Sherlock Holmes stories. I used to pick them up as a kid and denour them. Nowadays, I read gender bent stories and NOW reading this series. Just love the template that lovers of Holmes-like stories love.

The author is definitely a fan of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, for he captured them impeccably. He was passed the baton, carried it with care, then handed it off to the next author to tell a new story.

Loved this story, too. I'm not into the occult (obviously), but how he was able to write from their perspecitves...was genius. 

Also, the use of real life persons, too...helped shape the worldbuilding and the storytelling that went to make this story realistic.

I loved the dynamic between Holmes and Watson, too. AND, I agree that giving Watson's wife the legit death, gave the ability for Watson to mourn for his love, which I appreciated.

From the very beginning, I was with Holmes, which was odd...for most of the time I am usually standing with Dr. Watson, BUT this time...I was cold to the demons, and held with the brutal facts of logic on this sorted tale. 

I loved the reveal, too. So well done...and the way it culminated, made the previous pages feel earned.

Lastly, loved how the author pulled back the curtain (enough) to show what was real and what was fictional. Thank you...for trusting us to show us the trick. Again, thank you.

pvbobrien's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

rhiannonxgrace's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was absolutely brilliant! A cleverly crafted mystery with a brilliant twist I didn’t see coming (but in hindsight realised the clues had been there all along. I really enjoyed the portrayal of Holmes and Watson in this, there were some really brilliant moments between the pair. I’m not overly squeamish when it comes to horror and gore in books, but there were a few moments in this that were written so vividly that I couldn’t help but feel it

angeliqueazul's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars