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A review by rashthedoctor
The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
2.25
Strange , as a child i absolutely loved Holmes books , grown up , these reads are now difficult to read through and feels more like a task rather than enjoyment
WHAT I LIKED:
The brilliance of the character , that is Sherlock Holmes, is what entertains , the simplicity which he applies to decipher crime and even analyse someone who simply stands in front of him is the absolute awe inspiring stuff .
This book also had a thrilling boat chase sequence which on description was very detailed and fun
WHAT I DISLIKED:
A big portion of the book delved into a romance sub plot for Watson and it felt wierd , artificial and frankly boring.
There was a lot of stereotyping going on and portrayal of indians (then colonised by British) was very demeaning . Of course i know it's coz of the time it was written in but still .
Also , seems all Holmes villain arrive from some kind of circus , wooden feet , angry indian, whatever man , normal people also kill , use them sometimes please
CONCLUSION:
Meh.
WHAT I LIKED:
The brilliance of the character , that is Sherlock Holmes, is what entertains , the simplicity which he applies to decipher crime and even analyse someone who simply stands in front of him is the absolute awe inspiring stuff .
This book also had a thrilling boat chase sequence which on description was very detailed and fun
WHAT I DISLIKED:
A big portion of the book delved into a romance sub plot for Watson and it felt wierd , artificial and frankly boring.
There was a lot of stereotyping going on and portrayal of indians (then colonised by British) was very demeaning . Of course i know it's coz of the time it was written in but still .
Also , seems all Holmes villain arrive from some kind of circus , wooden feet , angry indian, whatever man , normal people also kill , use them sometimes please
CONCLUSION:
Meh.