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The Silent Bullet
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“My favorite one was definitely the azure ring. These were really well written and it's obvious Reeve knew what he was talking about in a variety of subjects. I found myself a little bored at times, but not at the fault of the stories. They were wonderfully crafted”
“This one was a lot of fun, and if you've read my Sherlock reviews, you'll know I love short story mysteries! The last short story in this one brought the rating down a little bit for me. It was by no means bad, but the middle had so much mathematical theory that distracted from the mystery that it wasn't as enjoyable as the rest. One thing I want to definitely point out is, to me, the "American Sherlock" comparisons are a bit unfair to the author and the character. Saying Craig Kennedy is a Sherlock rip off is like saying someone who can throw a football is Tom Brady. My point is, sure are there similarities? Absolutely. But they're entirely different personalities, with different approaches to problems and solutions. I will say the format is very similar for how the short story is told, but every story has a beginning, middle and end. So don't go into this thinking this is American Sherlock. Go in expecting a fun set of stories with two likable main characters!
Quick hits:
+ Craig and Walter have great chemistry and are fun characters to be around. They're very personable and how they approach cases is fresh.
+ Very varied cases with topical stories of the time (Typhoid Mary, The Black Hand).
+ The middle sections of the short stories are the best as you learn about inventions of the time and how he uses science to solve the case.
- 1 or 2 instances of racist language. Not excusable but this was from the early 1900s and the Library of Congress Crime Classics edition keeps it in.
- Last story was more meh.
Overall, a very enjoyable experience. The late 19th and early 20th century authors really know how to write great short story mysteries. It's something I wish there was more of today. I would highly recommend if you like classic mysteries and want some stories that were very topical for the time! 4/5 stars. I'll definitely check out the novels. Now I'm off to find more short stories!”
“It was alright.”
About Arthur B. Reeve
Arthur B. Reeve (1880–1936) was born on Long Island, New York, and attended Princeton University and New York Law School. As an editor and journalist, he covered many famous criminal cases, including Bruno Hauptmann’s trial for the abduction and murder of the Lindbergh baby. Reeve is best remembered as the creator of Professor Craig Kennedy, a scientific detective who first appeared in the pages of
magazine. Kennedy was such a popular character in the early twentieth century that he became known as the “American Sherlock Holmes.”
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