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agoldendear's review
3.0
The art is very pretty. I would pick up this book just to look at the art.
The story wasn’t my perfect match, but the mysteries were compelling enough. I like the concept of a girl fighting for her independence and solving mysteries.
I have seen the movie, and I liked the graphic novel better. (I haven’t read the novels.) I like how the focus so far has been on Enola’s relationships with her family rather than the romance that was in the movie.
The story wasn’t my perfect match, but the mysteries were compelling enough. I like the concept of a girl fighting for her independence and solving mysteries.
I have seen the movie, and I liked the graphic novel better. (I haven’t read the novels.) I like how the focus so far has been on Enola’s relationships with her family rather than the romance that was in the movie.
ambermarshall's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I haven't watched the show and didn't know it was based on a book, but spotted this at the library. Lovely art and the story is illustrated really interestingly with scrapbook-like pages at the end of each story. I love the idea of a girl's point of view, solving mysteries like Sherlock, but finding lost people instead of solving murders (which makes it a little softer for younger readers). I'm interested in the books now but hope more graphic novel volumes come out, as I prefer them (it's fun to see the disguises Enola comes up with).
thenextgenlib's review
3.0
I really liked the watercolor graphics and the way it’s storyboarded on the pages. However I wonder how much our students will relate to it since it’s in the past, but the Netflix series might encourage some to pick it up. I like how snarky and bright Enola is as well.
thatsoneforthebooks's review
4.0
These graphic novels are based on the books that inspired the Netflix show Enola Holmes (we started watching this, but forgot to finish - oops!). I loved these graphic novels - it included three different stories within. They were full of scrappy playfulness and Enola evading her brothers in the city. The illustrations and stories were fun and engaging, and I can't wait to find out what happens next!
booknerd4everandever's review
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book leads you on a wild chase, but you grow to understand the character. it is an obvious mystery.
woodsbookclub's review
4.0
Step aside, Sherlock! Enola Holmes, the famous detective’s brilliant and strong-willed younger sister, takes centre stage in this vibrant and delightfully drawn graphic novel adaptation of the first three volumes of Nancy Springer’s bestselling mystery series.
When fourteen-year-old Enola wakes on her birthday, she discovers that her mother has disappeared from the family’s country manor, leaving only a collection of flowers and a coded message book. With Mycroft (awful) and Sherlock (who also have some backward ideas) determined to ship her off to a boarding school, Enola escapes and investigates their mother’s disappearance on her own. But nothing prepares her for what lies ahead.
Before going any further, I have to summarize my feelings. I absolutely love the artwork and plan on buying the book just for the pleasure of looking at and feeling the pages (to all the beautiful pinks and purples!). The top-notch watercolour illustrations and the palette chosen are whimsical, and I enjoyed seeing the excerpts from Enola’s secret notebook at the end of each volume, particularly because of all the extra drawings. But as I got to the end of the book, I felt like the story lacked some depth.
The premise is great, and I got excited, especially because of how the different clues Enola finds are displayed, how she uses botany and secret codes to find them and also sending messages to her mother. But the episodes are rather short and sometimes the mysteries were solved too quickly, with some pretty far-fetched conclusions to tie it up. It probably kept the essence of the books well, though. For me, it was too fast-paced to be immersive.
About the main character, I only have one word to say: outstanding. Well, that’s a lie. She’s exceptional indeed, but I should probably explain why. Enola is just not the average girl. She loves mysteries, knowledge and freedom, reads about Max and is a badass feminist. Commentary on living as a woman in Victorian times abounds. Corsets? That’s a deathtrap! But she finds a positive use for wearing the torture device… And there’s more, so much more. I’m already expecting a sequel.
Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
When fourteen-year-old Enola wakes on her birthday, she discovers that her mother has disappeared from the family’s country manor, leaving only a collection of flowers and a coded message book. With Mycroft (awful) and Sherlock (who also have some backward ideas) determined to ship her off to a boarding school, Enola escapes and investigates their mother’s disappearance on her own. But nothing prepares her for what lies ahead.
Before going any further, I have to summarize my feelings. I absolutely love the artwork and plan on buying the book just for the pleasure of looking at and feeling the pages (to all the beautiful pinks and purples!). The top-notch watercolour illustrations and the palette chosen are whimsical, and I enjoyed seeing the excerpts from Enola’s secret notebook at the end of each volume, particularly because of all the extra drawings. But as I got to the end of the book, I felt like the story lacked some depth.
The premise is great, and I got excited, especially because of how the different clues Enola finds are displayed, how she uses botany and secret codes to find them and also sending messages to her mother. But the episodes are rather short and sometimes the mysteries were solved too quickly, with some pretty far-fetched conclusions to tie it up. It probably kept the essence of the books well, though. For me, it was too fast-paced to be immersive.
About the main character, I only have one word to say: outstanding. Well, that’s a lie. She’s exceptional indeed, but I should probably explain why. Enola is just not the average girl. She loves mysteries, knowledge and freedom, reads about Max and is a badass feminist. Commentary on living as a woman in Victorian times abounds. Corsets? That’s a deathtrap! But she finds a positive use for wearing the torture device… And there’s more, so much more. I’m already expecting a sequel.
Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
luv4horses1's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved the Enola Holmes mysteries when I was younger. This was a beautiful adaptation of the original books. I thought it really captured Enola's fun, quirky essence
singerofstories's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
4.25
Artwork - beautiful! 5 stars!
Story - quirky and fun! 4 stars!
At times some of the conclusions drawn were a little unrealistic. At some times things were a little repetitive. Overall though, this was a great graphic novel and I hope to get my hands on volume 2!
Story - quirky and fun! 4 stars!
At times some of the conclusions drawn were a little unrealistic. At some times things were a little repetitive. Overall though, this was a great graphic novel and I hope to get my hands on volume 2!