Book Review: The Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, edited by John Joseph Adams
(Four Stars)
“Speculations about the mental state of suspects are rarely so fruitful as concentration on the salient facts of the case.”
This anthology breaks the curse of mediocrity which bedevils the category. Worth reading to see how accomplished authors of various genres breathe new life into the familiar tropes of the classic detective duo.
“I wish you all the happiness you deserve.”
Each author puts his or her spin on Holmes, of course, but some manage to turn Holmes and Victorian England upside down. Often to entertaining effect. We find Holmes as a famous serial killer, homosexual, virgin, mystic, and a concert violinist, not to mention Continue reading
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