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mad_about_books's review
5.0
I am happy to read all of the new additions to the Sherlock Holmes canon, especially when they capture the flavor and language of the Conan Doyle originals.
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE BOULEVARD ASSASSIN takes our hero to Paris to pursue a nemesis much like the Moriarty who died at Reichenbach Falls. It has all the requisite elements of misdirection, the fumbling finding of clues by Watson, and an ending worthy of the great detective.
As I was reading, I rather found it to be a commentary on our times. Although published last year, the story is apropos of the US elections held just yesterday in the United States, although it would have taken more than a great detective to prevent what happened here.
It is interesting how we read in the context of our own lives. I picked a book because I needed something to read. Sherlock Holmes is always a good diversion. Despite my immersion into the story, I could not help but overlay the events of the day upon the tale.
If you are an aficionado of Holmes and Watson, do pick up a copy of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE BOULEVARD ASSASSIN. It is definitely a good read!
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE BOULEVARD ASSASSIN takes our hero to Paris to pursue a nemesis much like the Moriarty who died at Reichenbach Falls. It has all the requisite elements of misdirection, the fumbling finding of clues by Watson, and an ending worthy of the great detective.
As I was reading, I rather found it to be a commentary on our times. Although published last year, the story is apropos of the US elections held just yesterday in the United States, although it would have taken more than a great detective to prevent what happened here.
It is interesting how we read in the context of our own lives. I picked a book because I needed something to read. Sherlock Holmes is always a good diversion. Despite my immersion into the story, I could not help but overlay the events of the day upon the tale.
If you are an aficionado of Holmes and Watson, do pick up a copy of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE BOULEVARD ASSASSIN. It is definitely a good read!
vesper1931's review against another edition
3.0
When the president of France is assassinated Holmes and Watson is one of their disguises decide to travel to Paris and investigate. With the help of a detective, an old friend, the duo infiltrate a gang of anarchists. Which leads ......
An interesting mystery, and an enjoyable read.
An interesting mystery, and an enjoyable read.
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