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apiratewithnoname's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
squirrelz's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
1.5
This one is pretty frustrating. The murder weapon is a made up poison with fantastical effects , it uses the trope of the murderer admitting to everything when confronted with evidence that is not conclusive, and in the end they let him go because they think revenge was based?
declanellis's review against another edition
3.0
NEARLY AS SCARY AS "THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES"
A great short story from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I honestly had no idea how he was going to explain away the seemingly impossible mystery he evoked. And I was immensely impressed by the inventiveness of the final plot twist. The story itself was truly disturbing at times, with the central conceit revolving around people dying and going mad from pure terror.
One of the best Sherlock Holmes short stories I've read so far.
CONTENT ADVISORY (for parents and sensitive readers)
Sex: nothing.
Violence: characters die/go mad in disturbing circumstances. The story is terrifying despite there being very little actual violence.
Language: nothing.
A great short story from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I honestly had no idea how he was going to explain away the seemingly impossible mystery he evoked. And I was immensely impressed by the inventiveness of the final plot twist. The story itself was truly disturbing at times, with the central conceit revolving around people dying and going mad from pure terror.
One of the best Sherlock Holmes short stories I've read so far.
CONTENT ADVISORY (for parents and sensitive readers)
Sex: nothing.
Violence: characters die/go mad in disturbing circumstances. The story is terrifying despite there being very little actual violence.
Language: nothing.
theoretically_reading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
kcrawfish's review against another edition
3.0
A fun, entertaining romp where Holmes and Watson are on vacation, but of course a case comes to find them.
I think overall, collectively Sherlock Holmes will have a higher rating than individually. They’re fun to read, but not too spectacular without their broader context as episodic mysteries following the same protagonist and lancer.
This one was unique and horrifying and fun, there isn’t enough time to delve deeply into characters which is something I look for in my books, but the plot and motives are entertaining.
I think overall, collectively Sherlock Holmes will have a higher rating than individually. They’re fun to read, but not too spectacular without their broader context as episodic mysteries following the same protagonist and lancer.
This one was unique and horrifying and fun, there isn’t enough time to delve deeply into characters which is something I look for in my books, but the plot and motives are entertaining.
hades9stages's review against another edition
3.0
john: we’ve kind of hit a dead end and don’t know what to do :/
sherlock: yeah. well then, this looks like a great opportunity to get high.
john:
someone: i confess i did the murder but it was out of revenge
sherlock: oh LOL that’s fine then. i won’t tell the police
sherlock: yeah. well then, this looks like a great opportunity to get high.
john:
someone: i confess i did the murder but it was out of revenge
sherlock: oh LOL that’s fine then. i won’t tell the police
velveteen_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
hades9stages's review against another edition
3.0
john: we’ve kind of hit a dead end and don’t know what to do :/
sherlock: yeah. well then, this looks like a great opportunity to get high.
john:
someone: i confess i did the murder but it was out of revenge
sherlock: oh LOL that’s fine then. i won’t tell the police
sherlock: yeah. well then, this looks like a great opportunity to get high.
john:
someone: i confess i did the murder but it was out of revenge
sherlock: oh LOL that’s fine then. i won’t tell the police