John R. King (2)
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This book was very poorly researched and written. It is an example of an "interesting idea" for a book that is not given the proper time and attention to make it a good book. It is rife with factual errors. The most obvious is the "hansom" ride to Reichenbach Fall and back. Obviously the author knew nothing about hansom cabs or the route to Reichenbach Falls.
Another in a long line of books to attempt to carry on the storyline of Sherlock Holmes although this one is an interesting story and I enjoyed it quite a bit. The premise is that this one takes place in the immediate aftermath of the battle between Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty on the cliffs at Reichenbach Falls. The story is a typical mystery with lots of plot twists and back story.
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That said, I'm shocked by the low grades this book has on Goodreads reviewers; the bulk of the 2- or 1-star grades all seem to be linked to the fact that "it's not Sherlockian" enough or somesuch. If you were expecting this to be an imitation of Doyle, you're not reading the dust jacket and thus are coming to a chamber symphony expecting an opera (and will thus be confused or disappointed). Don't slam a book because it doesn't meet expectations that were never promised in the first place--judge a book on its own merits, not what you wish the author had written.
I've read a few Holmes stories but absorbed more through movies and whatnot. I'm a fan of Holmes via pop culture, not its canon. Thus, I really enjoyed this book. A fast-paced story that moves on a number of levels.
If you want a fun read that plays with the conventions of three major 19th century fictions, this is a great novel. Sherlock Holmes (and Moriarty), Carnacki the Ghost-Finder, and Jack the Ripper all in one = fun.
Steven
who laughed aloud at some of the hidden in-jokes among writer friends in this book… (mehr)