![]() ![]() At no point did they embark on a quest in search of their better-selves. There was no grand narrative to their lives. ![]() And-for that reason, I think-none of them gripped me. Watson’s own description of Holmes is apt: “I was repelled by the egotism which I had more than once observed to be a strong factor in my friend’s singular character.” Several of the supporting characters were intriguing, even downright funny.īut pleasant or not, they didn’t grow (nor deteriorate), didn’t develop. Watson came across as quite an affable fellow. And it’s not that they weren’t pleasant most of them were. Then where lies its flaw? Elementary: I wasn’t drawn to any of the characters. I would not have any reservation handing “The Adventures” to my eleven year old (but ymmv). The subject matter is every bit as proper as its protagonist. Was the subject matter unpleasant? Please. His descriptions are crisp and he moves the narrative forward with a remarkable economy of words. Was the writing awkward or clunky? Was it just plain hard to read? Not at all. ![]() Perhaps they became a bit too formulaic by the end, predictable even. Each chapter formed a well-crafted little crime drama, complete with creative little twists and turns. ![]() Was there something wrong with the story, the plot? Not at all. Really? But it’s immensely famous! A classic! What sacrilege is this? What was the problem? ![]()
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