Reviews

Sherlock Holmes and the Hentzau Affair by David Stuart Davies

zraitor's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

thebeardedpoet's review

4.0

The Hentzau Affair is quite like a movie style adventure story for Watson and Holmes. If you picture Basil Rathbone's version of Holmes mashed up with a sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda, you get the idea. I like what Davies did with it! I had fun reading it, but would never claim it was a faithful pastiche of Doyle's stories. Also I appreciate that this book inspired me to read The Prisoner of Zenda for the first time--since I wanted to have that experience before tackling this Holmes adventure. The Prisoner of Zenda is one of the most enjoyable books I've ever read, so thanks, David Stuart Davies!

vesper1931's review

4.0

1895. Colonel Sapt needs the help of Sherlock Holmes. He is in the service of King Rudolf V of Ruritania. Due to an illness the help of the King's impersonator is needed again. But he has gone missing.
An enjoyable adventure story

ohnoluiza's review

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0