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Gå med i LibraryThing för att få reda på om du skulle tycka om den här boken. Det finns inga diskussioner på LibraryThing om den här boken. This look at Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is extremely interesting. Forced to look at his own literary creation and how, if he were to actually meet Holmes, how they would view and react to each other was the satisfying premise of this book. Well written with just the right amount of detail, Mr. Booth takes us on a most interesting and thought-provoking ride into the psyche of what Doyle might have actually been like - as well as Holmes. Doyle is a well-mannered gentleman who has the unfortunance to be hounded by the fan - or the fanatic - Holloway who haunts his every step on his much needed vacation away from the pressures of not only his celebrity status, but also of Holmes. Unable to accomplish either, he is unwillingly swept into investigating the death of poor Mr. Brown. Written much like Doyle's Holmes stories, I found this book to be satisfying in almost every aspect. From the scenery to the end. I would recommend this to those who loved the Holmes stories. *I received a complimentary book in exchange for my honest opinions. I was not required they be positive.* As a fan of Sherlock Holmes books, I must applaud Mr. Booth on his amazing ability to capture the personality and writing style of the real Arthur Conan Doyle. I felt like I WAS reading Sherlock Holmes. Fame has proven more than Arthur Conan Doyle can handle so he decides to take a vacation in hopes of finding his family a new home where his celebrity status will not be under such scrutiny. He heads to Switzerland to the peaceful little town of Reichenbach Falls. His grand expectations of an escape into anonymity and peace are shattered when Richard Holloway must share his railroad car and recognizes him. Doyle is annoyed yet polite to his unwanted guest assuming that upon arrival they will go their separate ways. Once the train arrives, Holloway attaches himself to the leery author and even declares them friends to everyone. Not long after his arrival a man is found dead and it is unknown if he is fell or pushed off a precipice. Pushed by Holloway to investigate the murder, Doyle finds himself being the prime suspect! Father Vernon, the local priest, is very helpful and caring in supporting Doyle, but could he possibly be withholding information? The writing was rich in detail and description. Not just in what he saw, but also his opinions and perceptions of events and people. A wonderful mystery! I received this book free from Kregel Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Title: The Reichenbach Problem Author: Martin Allison Booth Pages: 367 Year: 2013 Publisher: Lion Fiction First of all, this book is marketed toward a Christian audience, but this is not a Christian book. There is talk of religion in the book, but that is almost a nonissue. This is a good, old-fashioned, Sherlock Holmes type mystery. I just want readers to be aware that if they are looking for Christian themes or a story of faith renewed, this is not that story. Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, can hardly go out in public due to his fame. Everyone he meets seems to expect him to act like Holmes instead of himself and is disappointed when he does in fact act like Doyle. He is scouting out a future vacation location for himself and his family, unwillingly encountering and obtaining a fan on the way who sticks to him like glue at first. They arrive at their destination and soon thereafter a body is found at nearby Reichenbach Falls. Doyle’s seemingly erstwhile fan encourages him to investigate, even though Doyle just wants to get away from everyone. Doyle succumbs and begins searching for clues. In the course of his search, there is breaking and entering into a locked church, examining a body before authorities or medical personnel, a fire, a shooting, and a séance to name some of the happenings. Doyle’s fan becomes disillusioned with him and decides to investigate on his own. Meanwhile, Doyle continues his own case while continuing to deal with his own love/hate relationship with Holmes. Doyle is portrayed as “falling away” from his Catholic upbringing, and investigates psychic phenomena for scientific purposes. He doesn’t out-and-out deny God, but leaves the door open for other avenues/beliefs. He also lusts after two women in the story, but supposedly is in love and completely devoted to his wife, which I certainly didn’t like. I’m against séances, but I do understand that during this time period many people participated in them, some for entertainment and some truly searching for answers. Seekers can only find answers through seeking the Source of all truth…God. I am a fan of historical and modern British mysteries, but I found this story difficult to get into. There were some great, English, dry witticisms, but they couldn’t make up for the slow pace of the book. There was too much dialogue and not enough action. This is the first book in a trilogy, but I won’t be reading the others in this series. My rating is 2 stars. Note: I received a complimentary copy for an honest review of this book. The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility. Other reviews can be read at http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspot.com/ . Also follow me on Twitter @lcjohnson1988, FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/lisa.johnson.75457 The name Reichenbach will trigger definite feelings for all fans of Sherlock Holmes. The site of Holmes final battle with nemesis, Moriarty, is the setting and inspiration for Martin Allison Booth’s mystery novel featuring Holmes creator, Arthur Conan Doyle. Conan Doyle is on a trip seeking peace and respite from his notoriety. He is thankful for sales of his Holmes stories, but the character itself complicates his life. He sets off to find a week or two of rest in a quaint Swiss village hoping to gather his senses and his sense of self. Unfortunately, those he meets, especially an annoying young man, will not let him forget his larger than life creation, Sherlock Holmes. The Reichenbach Problem is very reminiscent of the Conan Doyle stories and is told in Conan Doyle’s first person voice. I really wanted to like this book, but I just could not connect with the story or the characters. The writing style also did not capture my attention. While I did not enjoy the story, I think diehard Holmes fans will. (Thanks to Kregel for a review copy. The opinions expressed are mine alone.) inga recensioner | lägg till en recension
I was still not quite sure when, exactly, my disinclination towards people began. I know, though, that it had a great deal to do with the bane of my life - the great Mr Sherlock Holmes.' Conan Doyle is on the run from his own fame, and the impact it has had on his life. Having fled to a peaceful village among the mountains that house the Reichenbach Falls, he hopes to find the anonymity he needs to decide the destiny of his most popular creation. Yet peace eludes him as he finds himself drawn into the mystery surrounding the death of a fellow tourist. Who killed Peter Brown? What does the local priest know that he's not saying? What effect is Holmes having on Doyle's psychological state, and is it malignant? Soon he finds the finger of suspicion is pointing at him, as the locals unite behind the troubled Holloway, who believes he is the embodiment of Sherlock Holmes. Inga biblioteksbeskrivningar kunde hittas. |
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If slogging through every thought the narrator has and endless descriptive paragraphs about the varied landscapes he encounters and the people he meets is your idea of a fun read, then by all means go for it. By the time I reached the mystery and solution thereof, I didn't care anymore.
I love and adore books. It hurts me to not like one, but I couldn't like this one and wouldn't recommend it. ( )