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stormhawk's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Sherlock Holmes mystery adaptation taking place in St Paul, MN. Good but felt a little slow.
northstar's review
4.0
This case is not quite as intriguing as The Red Demon but any faults are redeemed by the introduction of St. Paul bartender/investigator Shadwell Rafferty. Imagine an Irishman as sharp as Moriarty but on the side of the angels, and add a dash of Hagrid's strength and physical presence, and you have the general idea behind Rafferty, who appears in later Holmes stories by Millett. As a longtime St. Paul resident, I also enjoyed the references to streets, buildings, and landmarks past and present, aided by an 1896 street map and my knowledge of the city in 2016.
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