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fatherofmysteries's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Captures the feel of Holmes, true to the characters, but with the darker, hidden side at the forefront. Not afraid to rip off the bandaid.
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Addiction, Drug use, Gun violence, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Death, Murder, Confinement, Sexual violence, and Rape
megmro's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Horowitz does a masterful job capturing the very essence of Sherlock Holmes in this new mystery. Just absolutely brilliant writing.
That said, the subject matter takes a dark turn. It starts with the grisly murder of a child, then a second, and then the reveal (when they solve the case) is hugely disturbing. Definitely left me with a pit in my stomach, and I can’t say I’d recommend it, despite the fine writing.
That said, the subject matter takes a dark turn. It starts with the grisly murder of a child, then a second, and then the reveal (when they solve the case) is hugely disturbing. Definitely left me with a pit in my stomach, and I can’t say I’d recommend it, despite the fine writing.
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Torture, Murder, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Drug abuse
sophieamreacher's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, and Drug abuse
Minor: Gun violence
norwegianforestreader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Pedophilia, Murder, Gun violence, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Confinement, and Child death
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