A review by mepresley
The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This was an enjoyable mystery and showcased Horowitz’s knowledge of Conan Doyle. I loved the references to the red-headed league and other cases, the inclusion of Mycroft and

Moriarity

, and Holmes’ comment about wanting to be a bee-keeper. 

The two interlocking cases were interesting, and very dark. I did not solve any part of the mystery. The

false allegations against Holmes, his escape from prison, and his secret message to Watson

were fun.