A Slight Trick of the Mind by Mitch Cullin

A Slight Trick of the Mind

Mitch Cullin

272 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

It is 1947, and the long-retired Sherlock Holmes, now 93, lives in a remote Sussex farmhouse with his housekeeper and her young son. He tends to his bees, writes in his journal, and grapples with the diminishing powers of his mind. But in the twil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.31

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