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bee22's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
For me it was a re-reading of one of my favourite childhood books. Although I haven't enjoyed it as much as I used to and find some behaviours of the main character annoying sometimes, I believe that is because I'm no longer in the targeted age for the audience.
Nonetheless I really enjoyed how all three of the characters were actively trying to solve the mystery in their different ways and I'm loving the love triangle that's starting to build between Irene, Sherlock and Lupin, even tho l have no idea yet in which direction it's gonna go.
I'm also really curious of who the mysterious lady, who keeps popping up for brief instants and seems to know Irene, is.
Overall I liked it better than the previous book and I can't wait to read more of this series!
brandypainter's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't read the first two books in the series because I'm so over reimagined Sherlock Holmes AND what all those reimagining want to do with Irene Adler. Just let it go already. Ugh. But the writing in this also got on my nerves. It is too overwrought for my tastes.
hamckeon's review against another edition
4.0
I adore this series. It is smartly written and perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and middle grade novels. I do feel I appreciate these books more than my students seem to because of my prior knowledge of Holmes. I am looking forward to the next installment due out later this year.
sofirope's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
maria3108's review
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
scribe391's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Set in 1870 London, in December, and narrated by Irene Adler; when chess strategies are published in a local paper, it sets off a deeper mystery.
olia_k21's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
onceuponamaltesereader's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second book of the year that I have decided to read, and I was so looking forward to it. The cover is something that immediately caught my eye and the idea of Sherlock Holmes, Arsène Lupin and Irene Adler in one story was quite convincing. It did not disappoint. It is a light read. It was an enjoyable story so thank-you @merlinkotba for the gifted copy and thank-you also Dwayne Ellul for the translation. The review is spoiler-free.
This book is the third one from a four-book series. It depicts young Sherlock, Lupin and Adler in another mysterious case in London. During one of their encounters in a coffee shop, the trio found a clue in a newspaper that helped them to decipher a series of clues of yet-to-come crimes. With their young age as a barrier to solve the case, the trio tried to seek some help from Scotland Yard. However, without any success, Sherlock, Lupin and Adler tried to investigate, risking a lot to try and succeed in another mission. The book has a Christmas theme going on. It was interesting the fact that this book gave us a hint of another important character that I believe it is part of the forth book. I can’t say the name, since it is a spoiler-free review, but it is a very important character
This book is the third one from a four-book series. It depicts young Sherlock, Lupin and Adler in another mysterious case in London. During one of their encounters in a coffee shop, the trio found a clue in a newspaper that helped them to decipher a series of clues of yet-to-come crimes. With their young age as a barrier to solve the case, the trio tried to seek some help from Scotland Yard. However, without any success, Sherlock, Lupin and Adler tried to investigate, risking a lot to try and succeed in another mission. The book has a Christmas theme going on. It was interesting the fact that this book gave us a hint of another important character that I believe it is part of the forth book. I can’t say the name, since it is a spoiler-free review, but it is a very important character
l_h_prince's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0