Cathy C. (cathyskye) -
After watching Foyle's War, I was already aware that Anthony Horowitz knew his way around historical detail and could tell an engrossing tale. All that I needed to discover was how Horowitz's Holmes and Watson compare to all the other versions I've read.
Very, very good, that's how. Holmes and Watson are true to Doyle's originals without limiting the author in any way. The investigation held my interest from first page to last, and I have to admit that I really enjoyed the voice of Watson.
One scene in particular stays in my memory: a laugh-out-loud moment following a hair-raising action scene in which Holmes asks Watson if he has a future as a cab driver. I'll let you find out Watson's reply!
Clues to the solution of the case were planted along the way, but all I did was mentally point them out as I sat back and enjoyed the read. I'm not about to compare my deductive skills with the great consulting detective-- although I am certainly going to be indulging in more Holmes' tales written by Anthony Horowitz!
Very, very good, that's how. Holmes and Watson are true to Doyle's originals without limiting the author in any way. The investigation held my interest from first page to last, and I have to admit that I really enjoyed the voice of Watson.
One scene in particular stays in my memory: a laugh-out-loud moment following a hair-raising action scene in which Holmes asks Watson if he has a future as a cab driver. I'll let you find out Watson's reply!
Clues to the solution of the case were planted along the way, but all I did was mentally point them out as I sat back and enjoyed the read. I'm not about to compare my deductive skills with the great consulting detective-- although I am certainly going to be indulging in more Holmes' tales written by Anthony Horowitz!
Another good detective story by Holmes, with a good ending.
