Mr. Holmes (a Slight Trick of the Mind Movie Tie-In Edition)

from indygo88

This is a story of Sherlock Holmes, although not one that most readers would probably immediately recognize, but of a 93-year-old Sherlock in 1947. My immediate disclaimer is that I've never previously read any Sherlock Holmes stories. I obtained a copy of this book (audiobook) because somewhere ...

from natureinthecity

I decided to read "A Slight Trick of the Mind" by Mitch Cullin in order to get a sense of the new Sherlock Holmes movie (2015 release) titled "Mr. Holmes" which is based on the book. The main story is set in post WW2 Britain (and Japan) finding Holmes retired and bee keeping on Sussex Downs. The ...

from sweetiegherkin

Set a couple of years after the end of World War II, this book takes a new look at that famed detective, Sherlock Holmes. Now 93 years old, Holmes is physically frail, walking with the aid of two canes and frequently napping. Moreover, while his wit is still sharp as ever, his memory is not. He i...

from sweetiegherkin

Set a couple of years after the end of World War II, this book takes a new look at that famed detective, Sherlock Holmes. Now 93 years old, Holmes is physically frail, walking with the aid of two canes and frequently napping. Moreover, while his wit is still sharp as ever, his memory is not. He i...

from dham340

A sad story about an ancient Sherlock Holmes who has lost almost everything. Typically not the type of book I read. Very sentimental and subtle. However, as a sherlockian, I enjoyed it. Very plausible and fitting description of what the twilight days of Sherlock Holmes might be. A film version is...