The Fifth Heart: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 031619879X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 624 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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A good old-fashioned mystery a doorstopper to lose yourself in Guardian Simmons (Drood) knows the Holmes canon and uses that expertise in the service of a highly original reimagining of the beloved sleuth. Publishers Weekly Always compelling Sherlock Holmes Society
slow paced but complex characters and wonderfully evocative study of grief and identity B. Capossere There are several issues with Dan Simmons’ new novel, The Fifth Heart. It’s too long for one, its 600+ pages probably a good 100-150 pages too many. Simmons has fallen too in love with his research, slowing the book in multiple places. He drops one of the more intriguing storylines a . Skip it I purchased the book because I was intrigued by the existential subplot in which Holmes wonders whether he is a fictional character. The author does little to develop this vein of the "story" and I don't think he bothered to do any research, which would've been a good idea. My god man, you can wr. M. Hills said Great plot keeps me alert and wanting to hear more. Great plot keeps me alert and wanting to hear more. Almost at the end and feeling sad will have to listen again. A great read (listen).
In 1893, Sherlock Holmes and Henry James come to America together to solve the mystery of the 1885 death of Clover Adams, wife of the esteemed historian Henry Adams--member of the Adams family that has given the United States two Presidents. Clover's suicide appears to be more than it at first seemed; the suspected foul play may involve matters of national importance.Holmes is currently on his Great Hiatus--his three-year absence after Reichenbach Falls during which time the people of London believe him to be deceased. Holmes has faked his own death because, through his powers of ratiocination, the great detective has come to the conclusion that he is a fictional character.This leads to serious complications for James--for if his esteemed fellow investigator is merely a work of fiction, what does that make him? And what can the master storyteller do to fight against the sinister p
He lives in Colorado. . Dan Simmons is the author of several award-winning and bestselling novels. His most recent books include The Terror, Drood, Black Hills, Flashback, and The Abominable