Sally B. (slbenjamin) reviewed The Whole Art of Detection: Lost Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes on + 14 more book reviews
This book is a treat for fans of the original Sherlock Holmes stories. Unlike authors who've used Holmes to shoehorn new leading characters into the genre (and readership), Faye remains true to the original characters and style. I've only one criticism, she misused the technical term 'follicle,' which refers to the pore from which hair grows (not the hair shaft, or strand)! Worse, it occurs in a conversation involving Holmes, Watson and a nurse. I spent several pages wondering if it was an error (surely one if the characters would recognize the error!!) or a clue. It wasn't a clue. Still, I'll read Faye's future offerings with gusto.
