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mbondlamberty's review
4.0
This is hardly a case where Sherlock Holmes does anything really.
He goes and the answers are put before him rather than he actually doing any sleuthing.
Rather progressive storyline in many ways which is why I give it 4 rather than 3 stars.
Though one does wonder what happened to Watson's wife.
He goes and the answers are put before him rather than he actually doing any sleuthing.
Rather progressive storyline in many ways which is why I give it 4 rather than 3 stars.
Though one does wonder what happened to Watson's wife.
cris's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
eirinstiva's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
moshimoshimoon's review against another edition
3.0
I&Holmes made the same mistake so it's cool. Also I'm sucker for this kind of ending. Really liked the flashes of friendship between our noble heroes, they felt very genuine.
iamahumanwhoisdoinsomereading's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
queenofthesouthernsun's review against another edition
4.0
This is my favourite Sherlock Holmes story hands-down. Even though the mystery is not that complicated, the ending more than makes up for it and I wish that this story got more attention. More than any of the others, this is one that could be adapted for a more child-friendly audience and still work for adults.
shoaib's review against another edition
3.0
لغز لم يلعب فيه شيرلوك ولا واتسون اي دور سوآ الاستماع والاستنتاج فقط ..زوج يشك في تصرفات زوجته مؤخرًا و يطلب النصحية من شيرلوك .. يخبره شيرلوك بما يجب عليه فعله فقط
اسلوب السرد ممتع و الترجمة حافظت عليه بروعته لم تنقص منه شيء
اسلوب السرد ممتع و الترجمة حافظت عليه بروعته لم تنقص منه شيء
octavia_cade's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
I'm not the biggest Sherlock Holmes fan in the world, having only read a couple of the books, but I do expect him to be right. This time, he was not right. (Although, to be fair, his rather pedestrian explanation did seem entirely plausible!) The true solution is much sadder, and ultimately much sweeter. The ending is certainly very touching, and if Effie's own behaviour isn't entirely admirable, her husband at least is a thoroughly decent man, and better, in the end, than either of them ever suspected.