The Sign of Four (Sherlock Holmes, #2)
Arthur Conan Doyle
A dense yellow miasma swirls in the streets of London as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson accompany a beautiful young woman to a sinister assignation. For Mary Marston has received several large pearls - one a year for the last six years - and now a mystery letter telling her she is a wronged woman. If she would seek justice she is to meet her unknown benefactor, bringing with her two companions. But unbeknownst to them all, others stalk London's fog-enshrouded streets: a one-legged ruffian with revenge on his mind - and his companion, who places no value on human life...
Every time I pick up a SH book I'm surprised all over again with how much I enjoy Sir Doyle's writing style. It doesn't feel fussy or outdated, and I occasionally get to learn new words! 😂
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0The Sign of Four
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ .5 (2.5/5) or 5.00/10 overall
Characters - 6
Atmosphere - 5
Writing - 6
Plot - 5
Intrigue - 6
Logic - 4
Enjoyment - 3
0Troubling racist in parts. Also didn't like the split between the proper SH story and the villain's long-winded backstory, it made the book feel very disjointed. What the hell is up with this Watson and Mary thing?!? Utterly unbelievable. The only good thing about this book is the infamous Sherlock quote: "How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?"
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