Book Review — House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz
I have been a Sherlock Holmes fan for as long as I can remember. It was the idea of being the most intelligent person in the room, or it was the ability to solve the most puzzling situations. I was under no delusions I would ever be as good as the great “Holmes,” but I fantasized about how it may feel to have all the answers. As an adult, I quickly realized, rereading and rewatching the movies, that Sherlock’s greatness came at a cost. A price some may never be able to overcome. Unfortunately, this may be challenging to discern in most of the depictions of Holmes.
Horowitz’s depiction of Holmes and Watson aligns with the standard portrayal of the characters. In addition, the storyline is rather enjoyable. The twists and turns had the complexity of modern fiction, but it still possessed an elegance reminiscent of the original canon. I was skeptical initially; however, my initial concerns were unwarranted. The next installment will validate whether Horowitz has a firm grasp of the characters or did he get lucky. I’m hoping for the former rather than the latter. We shall see.
Mangus Khan 
I have always had trouble reading mysteries because I spend my time trying to solve it as I’m reading. Or is that perfectly normal and the point of a reading a mystery?
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I completely understand where you’re coming from this one. I told my lady about your comment and we laughed for hours because we kindred spirits. I’ve learned to use them as entertainment. What I mean I sit and wonder how long these seemingly intelligent characters take to figure something we’ve figured in the first few chapters. Sometimes, if we are lucky, the author will throw a little something in the mix to make things interesting.
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