A review by graff_fuller
Sherlock Holmes: The Breath of God by Guy Adams
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really do love Sherlock Holmes stories. I used to pick them up as a kid and denour them. Nowadays, I read gender bent stories and NOW reading this series. Just love the template that lovers of Holmes-like stories love.
The author is definitely a fan of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, for he captured them impeccably. He was passed the baton, carried it with care, then handed it off to the next author to tell a new story.
Loved this story, too. I'm not into the occult (obviously), but how he was able to write from their perspecitves...was genius.
Also, the use of real life persons, too...helped shape the worldbuilding and the storytelling that went to make this story realistic.
I loved the dynamic between Holmes and Watson, too. AND, I agree that giving Watson's wife the legit death, gave the ability for Watson to mourn for his love, which I appreciated.
From the very beginning, I was with Holmes, which was odd...for most of the time I am usually standing with Dr. Watson, BUT this time...I was cold to the demons, and held with the brutal facts of logic on this sorted tale.
I loved the reveal, too. So well done...and the way it culminated, made the previous pages feel earned.
Lastly, loved how the author pulled back the curtain (enough) to show what was real and what was fictional. Thank you...for trusting us to show us the trick. Again, thank you.
The author is definitely a fan of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, for he captured them impeccably. He was passed the baton, carried it with care, then handed it off to the next author to tell a new story.
Loved this story, too. I'm not into the occult (obviously), but how he was able to write from their perspecitves...was genius.
Also, the use of real life persons, too...helped shape the worldbuilding and the storytelling that went to make this story realistic.
I loved the dynamic between Holmes and Watson, too. AND, I agree that giving Watson's wife the legit death, gave the ability for Watson to mourn for his love, which I appreciated.
From the very beginning, I was with Holmes, which was odd...for most of the time I am usually standing with Dr. Watson, BUT this time...I was cold to the demons, and held with the brutal facts of logic on this sorted tale.
I loved the reveal, too. So well done...and the way it culminated, made the previous pages feel earned.
Lastly, loved how the author pulled back the curtain (enough) to show what was real and what was fictional. Thank you...for trusting us to show us the trick. Again, thank you.