I wanted to like this novel. Really, I did.
I have failed to complete only a tiny number of books in my life. (In fact, I can actually only think of one, and that's a whole other story.) This one, however, is now destined to keep the first one company.
Mr. Hawke has a broad vocabulary and he uses it prodigiously, even when it is very much out of place in the mouths of his characters - tedious, irritating, whining, unlikeable characters.
But who knows, you might like it.
An enjoyable, well done, reimagining of the Sherlock Holmes legend.
I read any new permutation of the Sherlock Holmes legend I come across.
This was definitely an above par attempt.
Alright. Fine.Strong, likeable women who support and care about one another are a rare commodity, and one to be encouraged.
The Fifth Horseman (audiobook) - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
Do you ever read a book and find yourself wanting to give the characters advice?
Do they ever listen?
Even Mark Twain took on the great detective.
As always, our Mr. Clemens brings his own perspective to bear . . .
There seem to be a lot of threads left hanging in this one.
Setting up plots for future novels, no doubt.
Grrr.
7th Heaven (audiobook) - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
"Rest in peas."
"I'm coming more and more to the conclusion that it's a matter not of old forms and not of new forms, but that a man writes, not thinking at all of what form to choose, writes because it comes pouring out from his soul."
Practical, down to earth advice with good examples and a sense of humor.
Sadly, the only part of Sherlock Holmes that enters into this novel is his address . . .
221B Baker Street.
If you read or watch any series long enough you know there's a point at which you question the wisdom of even being in the vicinity of the protagonists.
. . . Let alone in their circle of friends.
. . . And then of course, you keep going.
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