The Sign of Four (Sherlock Holmes, #2)

《 When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. 》

Si bien esta historia, aunque corta, me tomó más tiempo en leer, creo poder decir que me gustó incluso más que su predecesora. Estuve enganchada todo el tiempo, me encantó la manera que se resolvieron las cosas, y la historia de Small me cautivó de principio a fin. Si hay algo que le hubiese sacado sería la subtrama de "romance" innecesaria.

Troubling 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?"

The 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