I think this is the only story that Doyle tells in first person from Holmes. I think it is a failed experiment. It is a fine story, but Holmes is bettI think this is the only story that Doyle tells in first person from Holmes. I think it is a failed experiment. It is a fine story, but Holmes is better when his mental processes remain behind the curtain....more
This story is a bit off the beaten path with Holmes attempting to learn which of three students has cheated on academic work. Though different from hiThis story is a bit off the beaten path with Holmes attempting to learn which of three students has cheated on academic work. Though different from his usual need to uncover a murderer or other serious criminal, all the hallmarks of Holmes's method are present....more
Heinlein's short story of an accident in space giving a spaceman a fear of falling, and then regaining his courage is quick, sweet and inspiring.Heinlein's short story of an accident in space giving a spaceman a fear of falling, and then regaining his courage is quick, sweet and inspiring....more
This story surrounds the activities of "General Services," a company that will do anything (legal) through its resourceful people and hired experts. TThis story surrounds the activities of "General Services," a company that will do anything (legal) through its resourceful people and hired experts. Their tagline, "We also walk dogs!" captures the can-do spirit of the work.
There is very little plot to speak of in this little homily of Heinlein's, but the simple concept makes for an enjoyable, quick read....more
I find that I didn't enjoy this story as much as the others so far. It had one simple problem and no particular lengths are taken to solve it. It's stI find that I didn't enjoy this story as much as the others so far. It had one simple problem and no particular lengths are taken to solve it. It's still a taste of Holmes, and when a limited story is short it is some salvation, but still I hope from better of Holmes....more
On my 2010 review of the Travis McGee series, this is the first of the novels that lived up to my memory. Travis is pulled in by an unhappy young wifeOn my 2010 review of the Travis McGee series, this is the first of the novels that lived up to my memory. Travis is pulled in by an unhappy young wife to help her recover the estate left to her and stolen by her husband and he discovers that the story runs much deeper and becomes much more dangerous. It is gripping throughout. The characters are more fully drawn than in the previous novels and there is even mention of his "economist friend" Meyer, whom I know from experience will become on of my favorite recurring characters.
I had been contemplating a quick stop to reading this series, but this story provides the fuel to keep going....more
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