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I read this one during Christmas Day. Perfect for that day. I enjoyed it. What I like is Holmes analytical thought process to make a conclusion and discover who committed the crime or the crime activity. I will say that it was a cliché who done it but it was good. I also like how atmospheric, descriptive the author was.3/3.5 ⭐️
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This was my first “Sherlock” book. Do not rely on me to solve any crimes 😬. I gave it a so-so because I‘m not a huge mystery fan.

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I have little detective skills, but I am proud of my point check in number: 13,758! 🥳

This SH fan was not disappointed by this novel. Attention was given in keeping the writing style and our beloved Holmes and Watson as close to Doyle's intent as possible. Perhaps Sherlock is a bit more condescending to Watson, but Watson definitely holds his own and his skills as a doctor are needed almost as much as SH's detective skills. A Gothic keep where a supposed Black Thurrick-Krampus demon is running amok, this is a worthy holiday read.

It‘s no Hound of the Baskervilles, but it‘s pretty good. Didn‘t know what to expect as it is a pastiche & I‘ve read limited amounts of the originals, but I am a fan. but it was festive & enjoyable, I think it was true to the characters & had some good twists & silly Sherlock Shenangians.

It took me a couple of chapters to get into, but this turned out to be a thoroughly enjoyable Holmes pastiche. It combines elements of the Country House Murder, and Baskerville-esque popular folklore, satanic aristocratic forebears, conniving servants, ghostly apparitions, all set in a gothic frozen landscape. Great fun!
Lovegrove set his story in real Yorkshire geography, which was well researched, which added to the book's atmosphere. 4⭐

""Well," I said, letting out a breath I hadn't realised I was holding."
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To be fair, I'm enjoying this novel, but, really! ?

Just started reading this one, and the characterisation of Holmes seems a bit off - rather too much asperity and condescension. Hopefully things will settle down. I see that this is included in the author's series of Holmes/Cthulhu mashups, so it will be interesting to see just how Lovecraftian it gets 🐙

I'm starting this one now! It's my #bookspin for December and the team read!

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An interesting taste of something different for me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

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I‘ve never read a Sherlock Holmes book before. Is this normal?

The #USS team read is perfect for the first #DailyPhotoChallenge to kick off #WinterGames I started the audiobook on the way into work this morning. This genre is generally not my thing so we‘ll see how it goes.

Happy #WinterGames kick off day everyone!

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I enjoyed this book. A comfort listen courtesy of Audible +

I felt Holmes & Watson were spot on & the writing was engaging. Narrator was good.

If you‘d like a typical Sherlock Holmes mystery then this is it.

Solid

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Overall, I liked this. The characterization of Holmes and Watson feels right.

Started H is For Hawk on my #audiowalk

This book has gone pretty fast; I‘ve got about an hour and a half left. #audiowalk

I couldn‘t find a new walking book I wanted to listen to, then someone mentioned this. I thought it looked interesting and involved Christmas but wasn‘t too Christmasy, so I got it from Hoopla and now it‘s my walking book. It was a beautiful day here for walking. #audiowalk

If you enjoy reading Sherlock Holmes I believe you would enjoy this book, in which James Lovegrove has done a good job of capturing the essence of the original books. This captures the darker side of Christmas linked to Christmas traditions of the past in some countries. Overall enjoyable and kept you guessing to the end.

4th book finished for #WinterReadathon

Time for a slightly different Christmas book for #WinterReadathon with Sherlock Holmes.

James Lovegrove usually does a good job of these.

Possibly won;t get many word search or bingo words with this one.

A rather festive Sherlock story.

Asked to help a young lady to proof her sanity, Holmes and Watson travel to Yorkshire mere days before Christmas. Needless to say, Holmes cracks the case, he always does.

I liked the story. Will certainly (eventually) read the other books in the series.

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Totally bought this because of the cover. Shame my kindle is black&white only.

This is the fourth book in Lovegrove's Sherlock series. I haven't read the other books (yet), but it doesn't seem to be necessary. Holmes is Holmes, and Lovegrove doesn't lean on previous adventures to propel the story forward.

Gratuitous pic of the moon from my kitchen window right now.
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“Father Christmas! Halt right there!”
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My December #BookSpin was a Free Space so I am going to read this Spicy Santa novella I have been hearing so much about. (It‘s on Kindle Unlimited)🎅🏻🔥 Apparently Christmas Erotica is it‘s own thing. I had no idea. I‘ve never even read the regular kind 😅 My #DoubleSpin should help me get into the #CreepyChristmas spirit. #TeamGameSleighers #WinterGames2021

I finished my first book in the #dashingDecember readathon. It was a typical Sherlock Holmes story set around Christmas. I enjoyed it but I found myself hearing/seeing Basil Rathbone in my head. He's the Sherlock who was on TV every Sunday when I was a kid.

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This was superb storytelling from beginning to end. If you are at all a fan of Holmes, I highly recommend this one.

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I haven't gotten a bingo yet, but I'm making progress on my #bookspin bingo board. Currently reading Tourist Attraction and Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Demon, neither of which will give me a bingo, but I'll get there eventually, and I'm enjoying both of them a lot.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sometimes items on your holds list come a little later than expected but it is never too late to meet a new Holmes. At first I was taken aback by an affable and even charming Sherlock. Watson too is a more equal partner in their investigations. Once I let go of the image of a haughty scornful Sherlock, I began to appreciate Lovegrove‘s version. With the usual supernatural twists and red herrings it is an enjoyable tale.

This was my Christmas reading this year. Holmes and Watson travel to a country estate at Christmas to help a client who thinks she's being haunted by a kind of anti-Santa Claus. Going in I didn't know if this would have a supernatural twist or not (and I'm not telling!). I guessed a part of the plot because it's similar to one of the original stories. It's not the best or most original pastiche I have ever read, but I had fun reading it.

Onto my next #holidayread on this rainy night. #tbr #teamfozziwig @StayCurious @Clwojick @BarkingMadRun

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Every 2 months I receive #JusttheRightBook tailored to me from this independent bookstore in Madison, CT., RJ Julia Booksellers. This month‘s book embodies the Christmas mystery spirit & has a lovely cover.

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A bit of pre-Christmas cheer came in the mail today. 📚🤶🏻🎅🏻🎄