leahegood's review against another edition
4.0
At fourteen years old, Sherlock Holmes thinks he is facing a boring vacation in exile. Instead, he finds himself confronted with his first mystery, a new friend and relentless enemies. Even if he manages to escape with his life, Sherlock's life is changed forever.
Fun, fast paced read.
Fun, fast paced read.
hoosgracie's review against another edition
5.0
How did Sherlock Holmes become the great detective? Lane explores this question with a teen Sherlock. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, especially the supporting characters and the first mystery - involving bees - was intriguing.
mallorykjorgensen's review against another edition
3.0
Seemed more Middle-Grade than YA, but overall I liked it. I sure hope that there is going to be a sequel; otherwise, it was very open-ended.
katha06's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
martine3's review against another edition
How could you make a Sherlock story so incredibly dull, I have no idea. I was so interested reading about his childhood and early life, sigh, but sadly this lacked any distinctive traits that makes this character unique and captivating.
poachedeggs's review against another edition
3.0
The story begins promisingly with Sherlock's brother Mycroft coming to inform him that Sherlock would not be spending his vacation at home, but instead, with his uncle and aunt, whom he had never seen.
And yes, that is young Sherlock Holmes we are talking about, and this is accessible Holmes for young adults, quite easy to read and fast-paced.
Adults would find characters like Amyus Crowe, Sherlock's tutor, and Mycroft, his elder brother (who seems to be some big shot in an intelligence office) intriguing, but question the realism of certain plot details, such as Sherlock's suddenly-acquired fighting skills in tight spots (wasn't he supposed to be a loner and average Joe at school?). There is some sloppiness in the writing too, like one moment when it was implied that Sherlock had little interest in art, then two pages later, when he was revealed as being only interested in music and art - yet there is no evidence really of his musical inclinations and even though he professes to dislike Math, he actually seems quite good at it.
The mystery is nothing to write Holme (stupid pun at 10 in the morning...) about either, its very improbability acknowledged by Sherlock and his tutor.
And yes, that is young Sherlock Holmes we are talking about, and this is accessible Holmes for young adults, quite easy to read and fast-paced.
Adults would find characters like Amyus Crowe, Sherlock's tutor, and Mycroft, his elder brother (who seems to be some big shot in an intelligence office) intriguing, but question the realism of certain plot details, such as Sherlock's suddenly-acquired fighting skills in tight spots (wasn't he supposed to be a loner and average Joe at school?). There is some sloppiness in the writing too, like one moment when it was implied that Sherlock had little interest in art, then two pages later, when he was revealed as being only interested in music and art - yet there is no evidence really of his musical inclinations and even though he professes to dislike Math, he actually seems quite good at it.
The mystery is nothing to write Holme (stupid pun at 10 in the morning...) about either, its very improbability acknowledged by Sherlock and his tutor.
infinitelibrary's review against another edition
1.0
Honestly, I didn't finish this book as I struggled to see him as Sherlock so gave up
alvamarie_l's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0