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A review by youngserfs
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Other Stories by Arthur Conan Doyle
adventurous
lighthearted
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
Despite being over 1000 pages long, it was light work to get through this collection.
The classic characters of Holmes and Watson bring a delightful chemistry to the buddy-cop trope which has since been distilled beyond recognition. Their love for one another was a highlight of the stories.
That is not to say that the plot was less than standout, because the stories themselves were gripping. I could not have made it this far if the author had not done a wonderful job weaving intrigue and mystery together so artfully.
This was a lovely collection of riveting mysteries, coloured by a revolving ensemble of interesting side characters and a beautiful core of Holmes and Watson.
The classic characters of Holmes and Watson bring a delightful chemistry to the buddy-cop trope which has since been distilled beyond recognition. Their love for one another was a highlight of the stories.
That is not to say that the plot was less than standout, because the stories themselves were gripping. I could not have made it this far if the author had not done a wonderful job weaving intrigue and mystery together so artfully.
This was a lovely collection of riveting mysteries, coloured by a revolving ensemble of interesting side characters and a beautiful core of Holmes and Watson.