tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post8596856990339920794..comments2024-03-11T01:39:11.362-04:00Comments on At the Scene of the Crime: The Resurrection of Sherlock HolmesPatrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-74194847393427411852013-09-24T23:39:51.349-04:002013-09-24T23:39:51.349-04:00ok.. now I feel obliged to read this book. Lets ho...ok.. now I feel obliged to read this book. Lets hope its all you claim it to be my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-33606343452413768082013-09-20T12:15:03.866-04:002013-09-20T12:15:03.866-04:00It seems that the later volumes of Thomas' con...It seems that the later volumes of Thomas' continuations are not entirely in line with the stories of this first volume. At least, my perusal of the preview of Book 2 suggests that it gives you yet another version of the Milverton story, which has been established as the murder of Howell in this one. It also seems later entries are more Bond-like, with Holmes on Her Majesty's Secret Service.<br /><br />However, I really do think this is one of the best pastiche volumes I've come across, with the Milverton-Moriarty story being a particular highlight. I can highly recommend it with a clear conscience.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-2112748476493790192013-09-20T12:12:49.862-04:002013-09-20T12:12:49.862-04:00Oh come on, Sergio, am I really that bad? My recen...Oh come on, Sergio, am I really that bad? My recent negative rants were caused by the ghost of Harry Stephen Keeler, releasing the news of the new Poirot on the very same day I chose to rant about "Father Brown". In reality, my reading lately has been most excellent, with DOVER ONE, THE WOODEN OVERCOAT, and this book being among 2013's highlights. And even my television has redeemed itself as I've been watching the brilliant series LUTHER.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-49209231746499720262013-09-20T03:43:53.126-04:002013-09-20T03:43:53.126-04:00Blimey Patrick - you were so positive that I was s...Blimey Patrick - you were so positive that I was steeling myself for a 'gotcha' at the end - great to hear that this is indeed a good one - I need no more inducement, cheers matey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-48109972829040997312013-09-19T16:38:06.693-04:002013-09-19T16:38:06.693-04:00Wow Patrick, it sounds like you've hit the jac...Wow Patrick, it sounds like you've hit the jackpot. I am not totally unfamiliar with Thomas though. I have attempted to read a couple of his short story collections, "The Execution of Sherlock Holmes" and "Sherlock Holmes and the Ghosts of Bly," but I must admit, I wasn't very impressed by what I saw. I didn't feel as though Thomas truly captured the Doyle-voice and his stories were far too long. <br /><br />Nevertheless, I will have to look into this one though since you have given it such a glowing review. Nick Cardillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941093024318184603noreply@blogger.com