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Frank Thomas (4) (1921–2006)

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Sherlock Holmes pastiche story, the core of which revolves around a stolen gold shipment. There are a few side-stories which turn out to be tied to the main story. In general, I thought the main story was fairly well done, with a logical progression and few sleight-of-hand-tricks. One thing I did find a bit annoying was the interpolation of a number of fictional and historical figures into the story, one of which is critical -- but somewhat far-fetched. "Get Rich Quick Wallingford" turns up as a supporting character, which I have mixed feelings about, especially since the character was created in the Edwardian era, not the Victorian era. If you can look beyond these slightly annoying frills, it's a bit above-average for a Holmes pastiche.… (mehr)
 
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EricCostello | 1 weitere Rezension | May 29, 2023 |
Holmes is called in to investigate the robbery of an armoured train. Watson is glad, for the case will bring in a tidy sum; Holmes has been taking on relatively unprofitable cases as of late. After an initial setback where Holmes refuses to take the case, they are on the trail of the robbers. The plot is rather convoluted, although I'm not sure whether that is due to the author's plotting skills or the fact that it revolves around high finance, which I personally find complicated to begin with. Also, I was irritated by Watson referring to Holmes as "the sleuth"; would he not refer to Holmes as "my friend", "my learned colleague" or other variations of that ilk? That bothered me, as did the occasional footnotes added to make it look like the author was merely editing Watson's memoirs for publication. The best part of the book was the ending, which was amusing in a mildly nonsensical kind of way. Overall this is the sort of book you borrow from the lending library at a resort: quick and rather forgettable.… (mehr)
 
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rabbitprincess | 1 weitere Rezension | Oct 13, 2013 |
Not a bad pastiche, but heavy on the Canon references and characters from there. Shows a bit of a lack of own imagination. Still, it was a rollicking fun read.
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yingko | 1 weitere Rezension | Nov 4, 2008 |
At the story's opening, Holmes and Watson receive a visit from a gentleman who has come to pass on a case. The man is dying, and has not finished solving the case for which he was hired. It seems that a man in Berlin hired this man to find a statue called The Golden Bird. Several parties (all of them somewhat shady) are vying for the statue, and Holmes is interested enough to take the case. This leads our two heroes into an adventure which began two generations earlier -- and one which has left a path of murder in its wake.

The Golden Bird was just okay; it wasn't great, it wasn't terrible -- just okay. It is a rather lengthy pastiche and purists may balk at the liberties the author has taken with the characters of Holmes & Watson, but reading it was a good way to spend a couple of relaxing afternoons. I'd recommend it to people who read or collect Sherlock Holmes pastiches (as I do), but do strongly advise that they have a bit of background in Conan-Doyle's work. Although details pertaining to some of the original stories are mentioned (and noted with asterisks with explanatory text at the bottom of the page), it's a bit easier to read if you already have an idea of the actual Holmes cases. Otherwise, it's just an easy read (but with way too much info -- you know, like what everyone had for dinner or breakfast).
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