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⌈ Secret Post #2477 ⌋

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Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ], [ 2 - posted twice ].
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Comments

Re: Recs for Good Sherlock Holmes novels?

[(Anonymous)]

I really enjoyed The Beekeeper's Apprentice, which I think I read back in the '80's or early '90's, but if you don't like the idea of a heterosexual Holmes, particularly with a young wife, you won't like the series at all.

Re: Recs for Good Sherlock Holmes novels?

[(Anonymous)]

I personally couldn't stand The Beekeeper's Apprentice. I mean, squicky 40 year romantic age gap aside, Watson's barely in it and is portrayed as a moron throughout. That's a sore spot for me.

The plot was definitely quite good, though.

Re: Recs for Good Sherlock Holmes novels?

[blueonblue]

I hated The Beekeeper's Apprentice, hated Mary Russell, and the dismissive attitude towards poor, stupid Watson. Sherlock says things like "I work alone. I always have. Even when Watson was with me, he functioned purely as another pair of hands, not in anything resembling partnership."

There is barely any plot and the main villain is obvious, although this may have been intentional for "symbolic" reasons. I've heard that later books have better plots and worldbuilding.

Re: Recs for Good Sherlock Holmes novels?

[intrigueing]

O.O

D:<

Excuse me while I go strangle the author of this book with my bare hands for that passage.

Re: Recs for Good Sherlock Holmes novels?

[(Anonymous)]

Can I help with that?

Re: Recs for Good Sherlock Holmes novels?

[(Anonymous)]

"Sherlock says things like "I work alone. I always have. Even when Watson was with me, he functioned purely as another pair of hands, not in anything resembling partnership."

Whaaaa? That is totally OOC. ACD's Holmes states "I am lost without him", in reference to Watson. Those are the exact words. He can be arrogant and rude, for sure, but anyone who thinks that Watson is just an unimportant or incidental part of those stories is really missing the point.

This novel sure sounds like a Mary Sue.

Re: Recs for Good Sherlock Holmes novels?

[(Anonymous)]

Sorry, but I wouldn't recommend this for readers looking for more Sherlock Holmes stories. I would recommend it for readers who want some Holmes, virtually no Watson, and a whole lot of author self-insert Mary Sue, because the Mary Russell series is great for that as long as you can move past the serious squick of Holmes robbing the cradle.