Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 6

憂国のモリアーティ [Yūkoku no Moriarty] #6

by Ryōsuke Takeuchi, Hikaru Miyoshi (Illustrator)

The untold story of Sherlock Holmes’ greatest rival, Moriarty!

Before he was Sherlock Holmes’s rival, William James Moriarty fought against the unfair class caste system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got their comeuppance. But even the most well-intentioned plans can spin out of control—will his dream of a more just and equal world turn him into a hero…or a monster?

In order to negotiate with Irene Adler in secret, Count Albert Moriarty arranges a masquerade ball at Buckingham Palace. What is the secret contained in the documents Miss Adler stole? And what is she really after? The Lord of Crime, the Great Detective, and the Beautiful Thief battle it out in the shadows of the elegant ball while the fate of the country rests in their hands.

Genres: Manga, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Historical, Graphic Novels, Crime, Fiction

200 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 4, 2018

About the author

Ryōsuke TAKEUCHI (竹内良輔, Chinese: 竹內良輔) is a Japanese author.

Reviews

[Rafif · Rating 5 out of 5]

The way this volume peaked 😳😳

[ada ✮ · Rating 4 out of 5]

so SHE was the james bonde i heard about? OHHHHH

[bookstories_travels🪐 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pedazo de tomo, pedazo de arco y pedazo de todo. Este volumen y el anterior me han tenido en un sin vivir constante, y los he disfrutado mucho, creo que han sido los mejores hasta la fecha de este manga que cada vez me sorprende más para bien. Eso si, me reafirmo en lo que que decía en la reseña de uno de los volúmenes anteriores ( del 2 creo que era) sobre que la historia de este manga se parecía mucho a la versión en serie que se hizo de la BBC sobre Sherlock Holmes. En este arco ha quedado clarísimo que es así. A ver, a mi esa serie me encanta, y el capitulo basado en el cuento de Conan Doyle "Escándalo en Bohemia" es uno de mis favoritos. De hecho, admito que creo que creo que una de las razones por las que he disfrutado tanto estos últimos capítulos han sido por ese parecido en argumento y forma de encarar y adaptar la historia original. Y por la relación entre Sherlock e Irene, claro.

Me encanta el vinculo y las dinámicas que se establecen entre ellos, me parecen que son una pareja muy divertida, interesante y hasta enternecedora. Me ha encantado como Irene pone a Sherlock contra las cuerdas en todos los sentidos y como él se esfuerza en tratar de salvarla. Esa viñeta en la que los autores de este manga recrean a la perfección la que preparo Sidney Paget para la publicación original con ese “Good Night, Mr Holmes”... se me ha roto el kokoro leyéndolo. 💔💔Mucho. Me han parecido monisimos los dos en serio.

Irene como personaje me ha encantado, me ha parecido muy bien construida y con una personalidad y fines muy bien definidos. Y el giro que le han dado al personaje en las últimas páginas me ha chiflado, no me lo esperaba para nada, creo que bien llevado puede darnos muy buenos momentos. Me ha recordado a lo que hacían con su personaje y el de Moriarty en otra versión en serie de esta historia, "Elementary".

Pero por supuesto, no es lo único que me ha gustado en ese volumen. Me ha fascinado como se ha llevado y desarrollado la trama, como se ha planificado todo basado en mil y un pequeños detalles importantes para todo el conjunto del caso,la forma en que la tensión ha ido in cresendo con cada página y las referencias a la cultura y literatura de la época victoriana, y al propio lore Sherlockiano (Sherrinford omg ). Pero lo que más me ha llamado la atención es como se ha lucido Albert en está ocasión, demostrando que como Señor del Crimen no tiene nada que envidiarle a William. Y también me ha parecido muy interesante la conversación entre Mycroft y los tres hermanos. Con todo esto hemos podido ver hasta que punto realmente "James Moriarty" es quien está detrás de todos los crímenes sobre los que gira la serie. Y esa explicación a lo que los tres buscan y están dispuestos a pagar por ello... se masca la tragedia con esto. Quizás lo único que no me ha acabado de convencer es la explicación sobre que contenían los famosos documentos que queria ocultar la familia real británica. No me ha parecido que sea una información muy impactante, pero reconozco que la idea que sostienen es muy interesante, todo hay que admitirlo.

Definitivamente este manga me está sorprendiendo gratamente, como dije antes. Ojalá que siga como hasta ahora.

[Adibah Atiqa (persephtiyareads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

[Chapter 20-23, A Scandal in British Empire Act 4-7]

To be real honest, I’ve been resisting not to give previous volumes 5 stars just because I WANT MOREEE I TRULY WANT MORE

And the way this volume just ✨SERVED✨

The characterisation, especially Sherlock and Irene fleshed out more. Through their shared dialogue, their gesture, their action when everything’s at stake.

Not to forget ‘James Moriarty’ move from the negotiation, the so-called show play and getting Irene on their side is so calculated. Just another proof that they’re professional in dealing with it.

And now, their absolute motive presented just make me feel A LOT of emotions. We basically knew from the start that they’re ready to be killed throughout their plan and I have no idea HOW COMMITTED THEY ARE. We definitely get it now. I just, it’s heartbreaking in sort of way. I am rooting for them.

The ONLY thing that irk me so much is how by the end they revealed Adler’s new name. The level of ‘cringeness’ 101% HHAHAHA. Gosh, I wish my memory just erased on that part.

Overall, I love it so much. And hello, did we now assumed Sherlock already figured out who behind it or what? Aaaaahhh I am so looking forward to read the next volume.

[Readaholic Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A manga full of plot twists with the biggest coming right at the end. I can't wait to get my hands on volume 7.

[elliot · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Mila · Rating 4 out of 5]

OK but Bond. I'm in love.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again rating this higher because I simply always enjoy this series, even if what becomes of Irene Adler makes me burst out laughing every single time. The chapter splash pages are also especially good in this volume - the one of Irene in her undergarments is beautiful and I'm a sucker for "reflection making a different face," like we see in the William splash page.

[Maddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

JAMES BONDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[marilynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

james bonde 🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️

[Catalina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dammmmn that was SO good!!!

[Christina Pilkington · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Loved the introduction of Irene Adler and adored all her interactions with Sherlock! While this storyline was in the anime, there are quite a few scenes, really funny ones too, that never made it to the show, which I think is a shame since those were my favorite scenes!

A fun volume. Looking forward to the next!

[Muzmuz · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh my god, oh my god, oh my god...... DAMN this volume was perfect... sherlock losing his senses.... the brothers showing thir plans and Irene ... oh my beloved irene.... can't believe she choose that name but it suits her....
can't wait for the next volume.

[Ray Flores · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like I’m slowly losing interest in this series. Whilst the artwork is something I fully enjoy, I need something more than just people scheming and talking about what they want to do.

I’ll give them credit, since Irene is now with the Moriarty brothers instead of Sherlock, but the whole thing about Britain being the cause of the French Revolution was kinda meh to me. Perhaps is due to my lack of interest in the Old World history as all.

Anyway, Irene is now James Bond, quite literally, lol.

Volume 1 is still the best of the series IMO.

PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5

[Katja · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ending, guys. The ending! Loved that little twist.

I like this take on Sherlock Holmes, with putting the focus on the Moriarty family and their quest. But of course there are Sherlock - who gets his vibe from the modern BBC version for sure - and Watson and Mycroft and Irene Adler and Sebastian Moran, basically every character we connect with Moriarty and Holmes. I highly enjoy this manga and I'm looking forward to more.

[Jacquie Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aka the birth of 007 😆

[Kasia Nowel · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐

[Sakura · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5
Absolutely loved that.
Irene's plot became SO important for the Moriarty's plan in a way I never expected.
The Moriarty's, Sherlock and his brother dancing around each other on tip-toes because of the stuff Irene stole...just brilliant.
Probably my favorite volume so far. I felt like the 'side story' was great but it also helped move the overall plot of the story.
So yeah, just loved this so much.

[Zuzia · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was pure perfection. i love this case, i love these characters, and i love that it all finally starts to come together.

[elif sinem · Rating 3 out of 5]

3... just for that ending and also because every time Moriarty appears he's hot bc I don't agree with the politics "evenly distribute it unlike them french" okay so we're not serious.

[Katja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oooh!! This was an excellent volume! Sure, it's mostly people talking deals and explaining their or somebody's else plans to others but the plans and plots are so interesting that I don't mind! And the story is mostly original, so even though there is Irene Adler and a scandal concerning the royalty, the mangaka pair takes it to completely new direction. Which is nice in this case because it's well done and surprises the reader even if they'd know their Sherlock Holmes from front to back and back to front.

And boy, was there a surprise in the end! I won't spoil anything but I LOVED it and I'm eager to see how that will play into the future of the story and the characters.
That wasn't the only twist though and I was surprised to see what direction Moriarty brothers took with their plan and what kind of deal they made! I thought that was intriguing development too. I soooo wanna read more!

I also wasn't super duper keen on Irene Adler in the previous volume but I take that back, this manga's Irene turned out to be quite interesting version of the character.

The art is so nice on the eyes, I really like Miyoshi's clear line and beautiful characters.

Highly recommended! Complex plots, cunning characters and grand plans create a very exciting mix and take on Holmes characters in this manga.

[Almeyda · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/4

Lil bit disappointed cuz I expected more???
Like idk why they made Sherlock looked so naive in here and Irene wasn't that weak you know!
I think some of the characters are slightly OOT. Hope it does getting better on the next volumes because I already fallen hard for Moran and the Moriarty Men.

[bri ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

so basically sherlock holmes has a pretty bf and a gf im so jealous of him

[yona!! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Irene 🛐🛐

[Tania · Rating 4 out of 5]

Si yo sabía que Irene tenía potencial. Buenísimo este tomo, todo ese asunto de la carte que haría temblar al imperio británico estuvo de lujo.

[Alisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really? REAAAALLLYYYY?!

Ngl I love the explanation/reasoning behind Moriarty’s villainous ways but the thing with Irene? R E A L L Y?! 😅

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Irene Adler’s got a secret, but it isn’t hers, and that’s a problem. That secret could be the ruin of Britain and a Moriarty has been tasked with getting it back and Adler gone. Enter Sherlock Holmes, professional meddler, and some of the most revisionist history (and fiction) in, well, history…

I have to say that this has been a pretty strong arc for a series that oscillates between okay and great with very little middle ground sometimes. Partly this one works because it turns down the depravity and cruelty in favour of absurdity.

Straight into the story, they certainly make less hay out of the costume party where Adler and Albert meet up than I was expecting, using a potentially rich ‘game within a game’ to do little more than set up a meeting. Honestly, it would have bogged down the narrative, but it seems like a whole story could have been spun out of that premise.

Still, there’s an impressive amount of ‘who knows what’ and ‘who is ahead of whom’ and general scheming that makes this a lot of fun. It initially looks like the story is doing very dirty by Irene Adler’s character (even I saw through the hilarious lengths Holmes goes to in his deception), but there’s enough of a hint that she remains sharp as a tack through the conclusion that I’ll allow it.

All in all, it’s a very long storyline that justifies its length by virtue of being decidedly entertaining and moving at a good clip. This version of Holmes is fallible enough that he’s often more interesting than not, even when he’s being a bit of a jerk. His machinations this time are all fairly excellent, but this is clearly not his story, and it’s good that the manga makes it clear.

Of course, this isn’t the only aspect of the storyline and while I appreciate them revealing what was in the documents that were stolen… uh, this won’t be cited in any history papers any time soon, shall we say?

This part is amusingly overwrought, though I don’t doubt the way countries back then were so prickly that it probably could start a war. It’s rather crazy, although everybody plays it utterly straight and somehow the book gets away with it.

Then there’s the very ending, which is even more overwrought, as Irene Adler joins the team, but as an entirely different person, owing to her current circumstances. I give this series some guff, but you can’t fault it’s daring, I grant you that much.

It’s jaw-droppingly audacious (and ludicrous) and it feels like one of those things that could be incredibly divisive for the audience. Honestly, as silly as it is, it fits in with everything (although the dialogue presaging said reveal is absolutely torturous), so, hey, good enough.

4 stars - sometimes I am not in the mood for the antics of the Moriarty clan, sometimes I am, and this time I was. A very solid, utterly preposterous, entry that just goes for it and mostly gets what it’s after.

[Cindee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume was great loved everything about it from a great mystery to everything else in the story I loved it all so much. The characters were amazing but I loved Irene and all of the Moriarty brothers the most she is a great character smart in more than one way I also liked how the Moriarty brothers made the story move along and I like Irene's new role looking forward to reading more on that. I loved the plot it picks up where volume 5 left off with a mystery about the royal family and things about death Irene uncovers much with the help of the oldest Moriarty after that Sherlock gets involved other things happen and she is thought to be dead looking forward to reading more soon.

[Estíbaliz Montero Iniesta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aunque reconozco que en algún momento me he sentido algo perdida, incluso a pesar de las explicaciones, me fascina lo intrincada que es la trama. Me encanta cómo rascan un millón de pequeños detalles de las obras originales, o asociados a ellas (Sherringford) y los reutilizan de maneras nuevas, y bastante imaginativas debo decir.

Me ha gustado el giro que le han dado a la historia de Irene Adler, aunque quizás le han quitado algo de fuerza al personaje. Eso sí, el giro del final ha sido estupendo.

[Chelsea Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 Stars: Moriarty the Patriot (Book #6 of ‘Moriarty’) by Ryõsuke Takeuchi.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction.
→ Book Type: Manga.

Favourite Quote: ‘We alone shall be the authors of our own demise.’

In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★★

General Comments: The Sixth Volume in the Moriarty the Patriot Series. The Great Detective, Lord of Crimes and Beautiful Thief battle it out in the shadows of the elegant Masquerade Ball, at Buckingham Palace. The negotiation was intense, highlighting the divide amongst the Elite. The puzzling, yet iconic, story is brought to a satisfying wrap-up that deviates from the traditional Doyle style, intertwining the two worlds of James Bond (007) and Sherlock Holmes. The complex plot continues to excite and thrill.

Time Read: One Day.
→ Audiobook: No.
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Re-Read: No.
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Trigger Warnings:
→ Blackmail.
→ Murder.
→ Discrimination (Social Class).