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Sherlock, Lupin & Io #1
Sherlock, Lupin et moi - Tome 1: Le mystère de la dame en noir
Été 1870, Sherlock Holmes, Arsène Lupin et Irene Adler font connaissance à Saint-Malo. Les trois amis espèrent profiter de leurs vacances en bord de mer, mais le destin leur a réservé une surprise. Un corps s'est échoué sur une plage voisine et le trio se retrouve au beau milieu d'une enquête criminelle. Un collier de diamants a disparu, le mort semble avoir deux identités et une silhouette fantomatique apparaît la nuit sur les toits de la ville. Trois détectives ne seront pas de trop pour résoudre l'énigme de Saint-Malo !
288 pages, Pocket Book
First published October 11, 2011
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Irene Adler
17 books97 followersÈ il personaggio letterario di un racconto di Sir Arthur Conan Doyle su Sherlock Holmes. Di lei si dice avesse «il viso più bello fra le donne, e la mente del più deciso degli uomini». Dietro questo pseudonimo si nasconde Alessandro Gatti.
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June 20, 2024
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No ha estado mal, y creo que tiene potencial de mejora en el futuro. Es interesante ver las pistas sobre el futuro de los personajes que suelta aquí y allá como si nada👀, sobre todo porque los tres son personajes que me gustan mucho en sus obras canónicas. No obstante, también es cierto que quizás hace demasiadas referencias a ese futuro, como si te estuviera vendiendo algo que, en el fondo, no te está dando de momento. Quizás, en vez de eso, habría sido mejor centrarse más en el ahora de los personajes.
Pero el misterio me ha parecido entretenido para un libro middle-grade, los personajes son simpáticos y me ha gustado que esté narrado desde el punto de vista de Irene y ver lo que piensa a medida que se va formando una opinión tanto de Holmes como de Lupin...
No ha estado mal, y creo que tiene potencial de mejora en el futuro. Es interesante ver las pistas sobre el futuro de los personajes que suelta aquí y allá como si nada👀, sobre todo porque los tres son personajes que me gustan mucho en sus obras canónicas. No obstante, también es cierto que quizás hace demasiadas referencias a ese futuro, como si te estuviera vendiendo algo que, en el fondo, no te está dando de momento. Quizás, en vez de eso, habría sido mejor centrarse más en el ahora de los personajes.
Pero el misterio me ha parecido entretenido para un libro middle-grade, los personajes son simpáticos y me ha gustado que esté narrado desde el punto de vista de Irene y ver lo que piensa a medida que se va formando una opinión tanto de Holmes como de Lupin...
September 16, 2014
Sherlock fan here. I like the films. I like the TV shows. I like the literature. The eccentric Sherlock with his brilliant deductive skills are my cup of green tea. This book references the classic but puts a twist on the narrative using Irene Adler's voice to frame the story rather than Dr. Watson's. Irene was Sherlock's only love interest in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "A Scandal in Bohemia"; hence, when Irene claims to be Sherlock's only girlfriend she is referring to when they were adults in the original classic. This story isn't a romance, although the boys are intrigued by the unconventional Irene. The focus is on the developing friendship of Irene, Sherlock, and Lupin; three teenagers solving a murder mystery. The first person point of view makes it easy to understand and the Victorian illustrations and backdrop add flavor to the setting. Suspense abounds in this fast read.
American Irene Adler is on vacation in Saint-Malo, France when she meets Sherlock Holmes. She is stifled by the Victorian rules regarding female behavior and it makes her rebellious. This might get lost on the reader as the author doesn't go into depth but only mentions it in the first chapter that frames the story. Irene just thinks about how the butler is telling her to be like a lady and later we see that she does not get along with her mother. Irene consistently bucks conventions saddled on women as the boys don't expect her to do anything dangerous or throw any punches. She surprises them in many different situations and exposes her untraditional ways.
Sherlock and Irene immediately have a battle of wits before she convinces him to help her escape from the Butler that is looking for her. A juggernaut of adventures ensue that made me read the whole book in two hours. Their escape takes them to a boat owned by Sherlock's friend, Arsene Lupin, and the three flee to an empty mansion. All three use the place for a break from the pressures at home and to be independent. On the way back they find a dead man on the beach with a note in his pocket and follow the clue. The two boys try to protect Irene but soon find out that she is perfectly capable of protecting herself. Or her butler is. They invite her over for boxing lessons showing how they view her as an equal. This is quite progressive for Victorian times and the spunky Irene enjoys the freedom. The twists and turns of the mystery had me baffled and the resolution was satisfying.
Irene's parents do not get along particularly well and we discover that Irene adores her father and resents the substitute butler at times even though he genuinely cares for her. After he gets her out of some scrapes and she calls him by his first name, she shows a slow maturation as her respect for him grows and she realizes that he does care for her. She does not understand her mother's lack of intellectual curiosity and later we learn that she is an orphan. She's punished for her impulsive behavior, but it has no effect on her because she doesn't value her mother's opinion and her curiosity for the world overrides her fear of authority. She's not going to be a Victorian woman that is happy in the domestic sphere. She's a feisty intellectual that is rebellious and has power struggles with her mother and butler. While the butler makes some inroads with connecting with her, the mother does not. The father making faces in boring social arrangements setup by the wife shows a certain disrespect to his wife and encourages Irene in her rebellious actions. He models some of the behavior seen in Irene. This dynamic makes for an authentic family and great discussions.
If you like middle grade murder mysteries try, "Three Times Lucky" and "The Dead Man in Indian Creek." If you want twists on the Sherlock Holmes classics try: "The Case of the Missing Marquess" (Enola Holmes Mysteries #1) by Nancy Springer or "The 100-Year-Old Secret" (The Sherlock Files #1) by Tracy Barrett.
American Irene Adler is on vacation in Saint-Malo, France when she meets Sherlock Holmes. She is stifled by the Victorian rules regarding female behavior and it makes her rebellious. This might get lost on the reader as the author doesn't go into depth but only mentions it in the first chapter that frames the story. Irene just thinks about how the butler is telling her to be like a lady and later we see that she does not get along with her mother. Irene consistently bucks conventions saddled on women as the boys don't expect her to do anything dangerous or throw any punches. She surprises them in many different situations and exposes her untraditional ways.
Sherlock and Irene immediately have a battle of wits before she convinces him to help her escape from the Butler that is looking for her. A juggernaut of adventures ensue that made me read the whole book in two hours. Their escape takes them to a boat owned by Sherlock's friend, Arsene Lupin, and the three flee to an empty mansion. All three use the place for a break from the pressures at home and to be independent. On the way back they find a dead man on the beach with a note in his pocket and follow the clue. The two boys try to protect Irene but soon find out that she is perfectly capable of protecting herself. Or her butler is. They invite her over for boxing lessons showing how they view her as an equal. This is quite progressive for Victorian times and the spunky Irene enjoys the freedom. The twists and turns of the mystery had me baffled and the resolution was satisfying.
Irene's parents do not get along particularly well and we discover that Irene adores her father and resents the substitute butler at times even though he genuinely cares for her. After he gets her out of some scrapes and she calls him by his first name, she shows a slow maturation as her respect for him grows and she realizes that he does care for her. She does not understand her mother's lack of intellectual curiosity and later we learn that she is an orphan. She's punished for her impulsive behavior, but it has no effect on her because she doesn't value her mother's opinion and her curiosity for the world overrides her fear of authority. She's not going to be a Victorian woman that is happy in the domestic sphere. She's a feisty intellectual that is rebellious and has power struggles with her mother and butler. While the butler makes some inroads with connecting with her, the mother does not. The father making faces in boring social arrangements setup by the wife shows a certain disrespect to his wife and encourages Irene in her rebellious actions. He models some of the behavior seen in Irene. This dynamic makes for an authentic family and great discussions.
If you like middle grade murder mysteries try, "Three Times Lucky" and "The Dead Man in Indian Creek." If you want twists on the Sherlock Holmes classics try: "The Case of the Missing Marquess" (Enola Holmes Mysteries #1) by Nancy Springer or "The 100-Year-Old Secret" (The Sherlock Files #1) by Tracy Barrett.
January 24, 2024
This is a middle-grade book so I'm obviously not the target audience.
Also, this could be considered "historical" however it's not really an issue when reading the story.
For fans of any Sherlock Holmes incarnations, this is a fast-paced junior sleuthing origin story involving Holmes, Adler & Lupin. Their first meeting through their first "case". There's many twists and turns especially one you aren't even looking for at the end. The summer setting in Saint-Malo was a welcome break to my real life post-Artic shenanigans. Told by the perspective of a pre-teen Irene Adler, very precocious and headstrong, there's hints of the person she will grow to be in the books, TV shows and movies. She also shares insight into Holmes and Lupin. A very fun time reading to be had for some light hearted intrigue if you're in a slump or coming off of reading something heady. I may just continue the series.
Also, this could be considered "historical" however it's not really an issue when reading the story.
For fans of any Sherlock Holmes incarnations, this is a fast-paced junior sleuthing origin story involving Holmes, Adler & Lupin. Their first meeting through their first "case". There's many twists and turns especially one you aren't even looking for at the end. The summer setting in Saint-Malo was a welcome break to my real life post-Artic shenanigans. Told by the perspective of a pre-teen Irene Adler, very precocious and headstrong, there's hints of the person she will grow to be in the books, TV shows and movies. She also shares insight into Holmes and Lupin. A very fun time reading to be had for some light hearted intrigue if you're in a slump or coming off of reading something heady. I may just continue the series.
November 19, 2020
Es súper curioso y entretenido... Estoy segura de que todos los niños que adoren el misterio lo van a amar
February 22, 2025
Rilettura 2025
Piacevole ritrovare in formato giovanile Lupin, Sherlock e Irene Adler. Dà emozioni da serie anime, a cui trovo un paio di pecche.
La prima, è l'attualità. Venti anni fa, forse anche dieci, il target si riferimento di questo libro sicuramente conosceva almeno Lupin (dai cartoni visti in tv) e Sherlock (tra serie, film e quant'altro, almeno di nome e di fama lo conoscevano tutti). Irene Adler è molto più difficile fosse conosciuta dai giovani lettori, ma l'interesse viene trainato dai due vip e va bene.
Ora però non so quanto almeno Lupin sia conosciuto, senza i cartoni in televisione... Sherlock mantiene probabilmente la sua aura, ma il ladro francese?
Che non sarebbe di per sé un problema, non fosse per la pecca numero due, e cioè i continui richiami al futuro, al fatto che uno sarebbe diventato il più grande detective della storia e l'altro il ladro più famoso al mondo.
Alla lunga questi accenni diventano effettivamente fastidiosi, lo confesso.
Resta un libro che da piccolo avrei adorato, non so però per esempio quanto lo potrebbe trovare interessante mio nipote, tra personaggi ignoti e ambientazione di fine ottocento (mentre un tempo si cresceva con libri che erano in stragrande maggioranza scritti e ambientati tra ottocento e inizi del novecento).
La storia in sé è tutto sommato lineare e semplice, come si addice al target e a un primo libro.
Conosciamo i personaggi e le loro famiglie, vediamo i semi di ciò che diventerann e avremmo pure delle domande per i prossimi libri, peccato che la maggior parte abbia già una veloce risposta data dalle solite anticipazioni di Irene.
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Questo libro è il primo di una serie per ragazzi, a cavallo tra l'avventura e il giallo.
Una serie che ha il grande pregio (oltre a ricordarmi i libri dei club di piccoli detective che leggevo da piccolo, razziando le librerie degli zii) di chiamare in causa tre figure ormai leggendarie, potremmo dire.
La protagonista, voce narrante e presunta scrittrice (anche se il progetto è di Beccalario e questo libro di Gatti), è una dodicenne Irene Adler, giunta sulla costa francese con la madre per stare in villeggiatura durante le vacanze.
Saremo quindi, come collocazione temporale, a cavallo tra l'800 e il '900.
Qui, a Saint-Malo, l'intraprendente (e insofferente della prigionia in casa) Irene conosce Sherlock Holmes, un ragazzo magrolino e assorto nella lettura di un libro, arguto e irriverente. E' lui a introdurla al suo amico, Lupin.
Anche Sherlock è lì in villeggiatura, proveniente dall'Inghilterra, mentre Lupin è del posto, figlio di un abilissimo acrobata ed esperto di arti marziali.
Questo libro mostra la nascita dell'amicizia tra i tre intelligentissimi ragazzi (due dei quali erano già grandi amici), lascia intuire dei problemi di Sherlock verso il fratello maggiore Mycroft, ed è cosparso di riferimenti al futuro (a narrare le vicende è un'Irene Adler molto più vecchia), quando Sherlock Holmes sarà il più grande detective di tutti i tempi e Lupin il più grande ladro.
Ci vengono fornite anche informazioni superflue su futuri sviluppi, come la scoperta (che avverrà in seguito) della reale occupazione del padre di Lupin (ladro pure lui) o del fatto che il ragazzo, che prima ignorava tutto ciò, imparerà proprio dal padre il mestiere. O del segreto di Irene Adler, al tempo da lei stessa ignorato e che provocava continue tensioni tra i genitori.
Comunque malgrado questi accenni continui al futuro il libro è scorrevole e piacevole da leggere, la storia prende il via dal ritrovamento (da parte dei ragazzi) di un cadavere sulla spiaggia, portato dalle onde. E si complica quando sparisce una preziosissima collana di damanti dalla casa della dama nera, un'altera e nobile signora in villeggiatura.
I ragazzi ovviamente si ritroveranno alle prese con problemi ben più grandi di loro, olte che ai tipici problemi in cui possono incorrere due ragazzi e una ragazza, tra i dodici e i quindici anni, che si ritrovino a passare tutte le giornate insieme, altrimenti un libro di questo tipo non avrebbe avuto senso.
L'unico difetto nella storia è che il biglietto ritrovato sul corpo del suicida, che non convince Sherlock, non ha motivo di renderlo sospettoso, al punto da fargli considerare l'ipotesi di un omicidio prima di quella del suicidio. A parte questo, tutto bene.
Lo avevo adocchiato in libreria molto tempo fa, irretito dal titolo della saga, dal nome dell'autrice, e successivamente dalla sinossi e anche dalle copertine interne (che fanno molto Alan Moore). Alla fine l'ho comprato sperando non mi deludesse e mi concedesse una lettura leggera e piacevole, un regalo al bambino che nei pomeriggi dalla nonna leggeva di giovani ragazzi che malgrado gli adulti risolvevano casi impossibili. Posso dirmi soddisfatto nelle mie aspettative, e so che continuerò a divertirmi leggendo questa serie.
Piacevole ritrovare in formato giovanile Lupin, Sherlock e Irene Adler. Dà emozioni da serie anime, a cui trovo un paio di pecche.
La prima, è l'attualità. Venti anni fa, forse anche dieci, il target si riferimento di questo libro sicuramente conosceva almeno Lupin (dai cartoni visti in tv) e Sherlock (tra serie, film e quant'altro, almeno di nome e di fama lo conoscevano tutti). Irene Adler è molto più difficile fosse conosciuta dai giovani lettori, ma l'interesse viene trainato dai due vip e va bene.
Ora però non so quanto almeno Lupin sia conosciuto, senza i cartoni in televisione... Sherlock mantiene probabilmente la sua aura, ma il ladro francese?
Che non sarebbe di per sé un problema, non fosse per la pecca numero due, e cioè i continui richiami al futuro, al fatto che uno sarebbe diventato il più grande detective della storia e l'altro il ladro più famoso al mondo.
Alla lunga questi accenni diventano effettivamente fastidiosi, lo confesso.
Resta un libro che da piccolo avrei adorato, non so però per esempio quanto lo potrebbe trovare interessante mio nipote, tra personaggi ignoti e ambientazione di fine ottocento (mentre un tempo si cresceva con libri che erano in stragrande maggioranza scritti e ambientati tra ottocento e inizi del novecento).
La storia in sé è tutto sommato lineare e semplice, come si addice al target e a un primo libro.
Conosciamo i personaggi e le loro famiglie, vediamo i semi di ciò che diventerann e avremmo pure delle domande per i prossimi libri, peccato che la maggior parte abbia già una veloce risposta data dalle solite anticipazioni di Irene.
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Questo libro è il primo di una serie per ragazzi, a cavallo tra l'avventura e il giallo.
Una serie che ha il grande pregio (oltre a ricordarmi i libri dei club di piccoli detective che leggevo da piccolo, razziando le librerie degli zii) di chiamare in causa tre figure ormai leggendarie, potremmo dire.
La protagonista, voce narrante e presunta scrittrice (anche se il progetto è di Beccalario e questo libro di Gatti), è una dodicenne Irene Adler, giunta sulla costa francese con la madre per stare in villeggiatura durante le vacanze.
Saremo quindi, come collocazione temporale, a cavallo tra l'800 e il '900.
Qui, a Saint-Malo, l'intraprendente (e insofferente della prigionia in casa) Irene conosce Sherlock Holmes, un ragazzo magrolino e assorto nella lettura di un libro, arguto e irriverente. E' lui a introdurla al suo amico, Lupin.
Anche Sherlock è lì in villeggiatura, proveniente dall'Inghilterra, mentre Lupin è del posto, figlio di un abilissimo acrobata ed esperto di arti marziali.
Questo libro mostra la nascita dell'amicizia tra i tre intelligentissimi ragazzi (due dei quali erano già grandi amici), lascia intuire dei problemi di Sherlock verso il fratello maggiore Mycroft, ed è cosparso di riferimenti al futuro (a narrare le vicende è un'Irene Adler molto più vecchia), quando Sherlock Holmes sarà il più grande detective di tutti i tempi e Lupin il più grande ladro.
Ci vengono fornite anche informazioni superflue su futuri sviluppi, come la scoperta (che avverrà in seguito) della reale occupazione del padre di Lupin (ladro pure lui) o del fatto che il ragazzo, che prima ignorava tutto ciò, imparerà proprio dal padre il mestiere. O del segreto di Irene Adler, al tempo da lei stessa ignorato e che provocava continue tensioni tra i genitori.
Comunque malgrado questi accenni continui al futuro il libro è scorrevole e piacevole da leggere, la storia prende il via dal ritrovamento (da parte dei ragazzi) di un cadavere sulla spiaggia, portato dalle onde. E si complica quando sparisce una preziosissima collana di damanti dalla casa della dama nera, un'altera e nobile signora in villeggiatura.
I ragazzi ovviamente si ritroveranno alle prese con problemi ben più grandi di loro, olte che ai tipici problemi in cui possono incorrere due ragazzi e una ragazza, tra i dodici e i quindici anni, che si ritrovino a passare tutte le giornate insieme, altrimenti un libro di questo tipo non avrebbe avuto senso.
L'unico difetto nella storia è che il biglietto ritrovato sul corpo del suicida, che non convince Sherlock, non ha motivo di renderlo sospettoso, al punto da fargli considerare l'ipotesi di un omicidio prima di quella del suicidio. A parte questo, tutto bene.
Lo avevo adocchiato in libreria molto tempo fa, irretito dal titolo della saga, dal nome dell'autrice, e successivamente dalla sinossi e anche dalle copertine interne (che fanno molto Alan Moore). Alla fine l'ho comprato sperando non mi deludesse e mi concedesse una lettura leggera e piacevole, un regalo al bambino che nei pomeriggi dalla nonna leggeva di giovani ragazzi che malgrado gli adulti risolvevano casi impossibili. Posso dirmi soddisfatto nelle mie aspettative, e so che continuerò a divertirmi leggendo questa serie.
June 13, 2021
While part of the fun of this book is the knowledge that its very existence would have tickled Lupin author Maurice LeBlanc and really ticked off Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, it's also just a fun read in and of itself. The characters are all recognizable both as who they will become as adults and as their own people, and we can really see Sherlock and Irene's adult relationship foreshadowed nicely. The mystery isn't amazing, but it's solid middle grade writing (even more impressive when you factor in its translation from Italian), and while I can't quite see how this would work if you didn't know the characters beforehand, it's certainly a good addition to the body of works featuring the characters.
I also admit to wanting to assume this takes place in the same world as The Empire of Corpses, which does great things for John Watson's backstory. It doesn't really work, so I'll just pretend.
I also admit to wanting to assume this takes place in the same world as The Empire of Corpses, which does great things for John Watson's backstory. It doesn't really work, so I'll just pretend.
October 21, 2019
A mi "versión niña" le hubiese encantado esta lectura. 👧🏻
Este libro tiene una narrativa muy sencilla y una trama muy entretenida. Me agrada el hecho de que cuenta cosas al lector que aún desconocen los personajes.
Los protagonistas me han gustado muchísimo, y me han dado mucha ternura. El "Sherlock joven" ya tenía rasgos propios marcados y es muy interesante ver como fue evolucionando poco a poco hasta convertirse en el "famoso detective". 🔎
El misterio no es muy complejo, pero si consigue enganchar. Es una lectura amena y muy rápida.
Este libro tiene una narrativa muy sencilla y una trama muy entretenida. Me agrada el hecho de que cuenta cosas al lector que aún desconocen los personajes.
Los protagonistas me han gustado muchísimo, y me han dado mucha ternura. El "Sherlock joven" ya tenía rasgos propios marcados y es muy interesante ver como fue evolucionando poco a poco hasta convertirse en el "famoso detective". 🔎
El misterio no es muy complejo, pero si consigue enganchar. Es una lectura amena y muy rápida.
November 29, 2020
I know this is a young adults book however I found it a really quirky story and I loved it. My granddaughter lent it to me and I'm so glad she did. It is nice to read a book that you can see what happened through children's view point ! Can't wait to read the next book
December 2, 2013
A young girl, Irene Adler, is on summer vacation in Saint-Malo in 1870. With not much to do and a lot of adventure in her spirit, she comes across William Sherlock Holmes, who introduces her to his friend Arsene Lupin. The three quickly get caught up in a murder case when they find a dead body on the shore. The police aren't having much luck in figuring out who the dead man is, let alone what happened to him. Thankfully the three young friends are also quite great detectives. Will they be able to solve the case?
This is a fun new series for middle readers. The publisher recommends ages 9-13, and I agree. It will appeal to the older kids who know who Sherlock is, but the story itself stands alone as a good mystery. Even if the reader figures out part of what is going on, I am sure the ending will still be a surprise. I love mysteries. I am not the best at solving them, so the fact that I didn't figure it out doesn't mean that no one will, but I still think it was a good surprise ending.
The author, Irene Adler, is actually Sherlock's love interest. I do not know the whole back story behind this, but it has definitely made me want to look into it. The history, the mystery, and the characters will draw the young readers in. I am definitely looking forward to more from this series.
This is a fun new series for middle readers. The publisher recommends ages 9-13, and I agree. It will appeal to the older kids who know who Sherlock is, but the story itself stands alone as a good mystery. Even if the reader figures out part of what is going on, I am sure the ending will still be a surprise. I love mysteries. I am not the best at solving them, so the fact that I didn't figure it out doesn't mean that no one will, but I still think it was a good surprise ending.
The author, Irene Adler, is actually Sherlock's love interest. I do not know the whole back story behind this, but it has definitely made me want to look into it. The history, the mystery, and the characters will draw the young readers in. I am definitely looking forward to more from this series.
April 24, 2019
este libro pensé que no sería infantil, pero realmente sí lo es. aunque Sherlock ya no lo era tanto, se puede decir que era un joven adolescente, pero voy al punto.
yo que me leí el canon holmesiano, pude ver perfectamente que la protagonista, Irene Adler, era la mujer que salió en su primer relato original de Conann Doyle, escándalo en bohemia, así que mi sorpresa fue mayúscula con ese libro, y más descubrir que era una saga. ahora: la acción se desarrolla en 1870, irene tenía 12 años, y Sherlock contaba con 16, ya que nació en 1854. A Lupin no lo asociaba de nada, fue un personaje totalmente nuevo para mí.
Lo que sí vi con sorpresa es que el libro Mencionaba al hermano de Sherlock, Mycroft, aunque sólo se vio aparecer un poquito. de Violeta no sabía nada.
Este libro fue muy divertido, se puede decir que aquí es donde empiezan a entrenar sus habilidades deductivas y de investigadores para comenzar lo que más adelante convertiría a William Sherlock HOlmes en uno de los mejores en su campo. Y claro que lo disfruté mucho. creo que tiene 9 libros, me gustaría seguir leyendo el resto. es interesante ver a holmes y a adler de jóvenes.
yo que me leí el canon holmesiano, pude ver perfectamente que la protagonista, Irene Adler, era la mujer que salió en su primer relato original de Conann Doyle, escándalo en bohemia, así que mi sorpresa fue mayúscula con ese libro, y más descubrir que era una saga. ahora: la acción se desarrolla en 1870, irene tenía 12 años, y Sherlock contaba con 16, ya que nació en 1854. A Lupin no lo asociaba de nada, fue un personaje totalmente nuevo para mí.
Lo que sí vi con sorpresa es que el libro Mencionaba al hermano de Sherlock, Mycroft, aunque sólo se vio aparecer un poquito. de Violeta no sabía nada.
Este libro fue muy divertido, se puede decir que aquí es donde empiezan a entrenar sus habilidades deductivas y de investigadores para comenzar lo que más adelante convertiría a William Sherlock HOlmes en uno de los mejores en su campo. Y claro que lo disfruté mucho. creo que tiene 9 libros, me gustaría seguir leyendo el resto. es interesante ver a holmes y a adler de jóvenes.
July 10, 2019
This was so cool. It's so interesting to see Sherlock as just a regular guy. I love the relationship between the trio and how protective Sherlock and Lupin are over Irene. I also love the relationship between Irene and her father. The ending was a perfect surprise and it was interesting how everything came together.
I can't wait to read the other books!!
I can't wait to read the other books!!
March 23, 2021
3.5 stars. RTC.
August 13, 2016
Once upon a time Sherlock Holmes, Arsène Lupin and Irene Adler were children (you heard me right!). Once upon a time they were little hooligans turned accidental detectives.
While vacationing in a sleepy little French town Irene Adler makes the acquaintance of Sherlock and Lupin and the three immediately strike up a friendship. One day they happen across a corpse of a stranger that is supposedly the product of a suicide. But it doesn't quite fit and very soon the trio have embarked on an investigation that will lead them through a gang of hoodlums and criminal underworld. In the course of their adventure they must discover the identity of the corpse and the reasons for his death as well as the identity of the shadowy figure, "the dark lady", who witnessed the three children discover the body.
Ten or so years ago action-packed The Dark Lady would have left me drooling over the storyline and eagerly awaiting the second installment. Since then my reading habits have matured, but as this book is marketed towards younger readers I shall try to review with this in mind. When I seen this book I knew I had to read it. As a long-time Sherlock Holmes fan with plans to read the Arsène Lupin stories some day I thought this looked like a fun read. And with a few exceptions it is just that.
The Dark Lady was brimming with adventure that will leave children craving for more. The mystery isn't too heavy so for children who want to get into Sherlock Holmes but might find the mystery aspect of Arthur Conan Doyle's stories too advanced this is just the thing to give them.
Now for the aforementioned exceptions: What was rather annoying was the farcical dialogue compounded with an event or two that really didn't impact the story. Perhaps the events created a few thrillers but it wasn't really relevant to the story. I was not emotionally engaged with the characters which is something I always hope for in a story. Irene Adler is a selfish ninny intent on proving herself whether she is in the wrong or the right. Deception is complimented, encouraged even. Disrespect of parents (i.e. mother) is something Irene is very good at. When such elements are taken into account this isn't a very wholesome book to be handing over to children; not if honesty and respect are to be instilled. Entertainment-wise it would be a good book for children. Similar to The Boxcar Children but with characters people have loved for more than a century.
On another note I found the formatting of the ebook to be first-rate. One of the best I've seen in my experience with various ebooks that I have borrowed and own.
DISCLAIMER: In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” we would like to note that we received an electronic copy of “"The Dark Lady” from NetGalley.com provided by the publishers, Capstone Young Readers, in exchange for our honest review.
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While vacationing in a sleepy little French town Irene Adler makes the acquaintance of Sherlock and Lupin and the three immediately strike up a friendship. One day they happen across a corpse of a stranger that is supposedly the product of a suicide. But it doesn't quite fit and very soon the trio have embarked on an investigation that will lead them through a gang of hoodlums and criminal underworld. In the course of their adventure they must discover the identity of the corpse and the reasons for his death as well as the identity of the shadowy figure, "the dark lady", who witnessed the three children discover the body.
Ten or so years ago action-packed The Dark Lady would have left me drooling over the storyline and eagerly awaiting the second installment. Since then my reading habits have matured, but as this book is marketed towards younger readers I shall try to review with this in mind. When I seen this book I knew I had to read it. As a long-time Sherlock Holmes fan with plans to read the Arsène Lupin stories some day I thought this looked like a fun read. And with a few exceptions it is just that.
The Dark Lady was brimming with adventure that will leave children craving for more. The mystery isn't too heavy so for children who want to get into Sherlock Holmes but might find the mystery aspect of Arthur Conan Doyle's stories too advanced this is just the thing to give them.
Now for the aforementioned exceptions: What was rather annoying was the farcical dialogue compounded with an event or two that really didn't impact the story. Perhaps the events created a few thrillers but it wasn't really relevant to the story. I was not emotionally engaged with the characters which is something I always hope for in a story. Irene Adler is a selfish ninny intent on proving herself whether she is in the wrong or the right. Deception is complimented, encouraged even. Disrespect of parents (i.e. mother) is something Irene is very good at. When such elements are taken into account this isn't a very wholesome book to be handing over to children; not if honesty and respect are to be instilled. Entertainment-wise it would be a good book for children. Similar to The Boxcar Children but with characters people have loved for more than a century.
On another note I found the formatting of the ebook to be first-rate. One of the best I've seen in my experience with various ebooks that I have borrowed and own.
DISCLAIMER: In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” we would like to note that we received an electronic copy of “"The Dark Lady” from NetGalley.com provided by the publishers, Capstone Young Readers, in exchange for our honest review.
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April 11, 2024
I have sooo many thoughts.
First of all, this is the second time I read this book. And when I'd first picked it up, I was little and there were many things I didn't understand. And I go and start it over now and I understand and remember everything, and I even drew a diagram and stuff, and so I thought wow, I really did get more clever. I was wrong. I didn't get what happened with the card. For crying out loud, these are twelve year olds! And they solved a whole mystery! But anyway, my thoughts. Lupin. Ahhh. I love him. He's amazing. The thing is, that because I've read the books before, I read something and another scene comes into my mind, and alters the way I view the characters. However. Lupin is amazing and perfect and a gentleman and hot. And speak french! That Mon Dieu! killed me. I literally died dead. And he cares for Irene so damn much! How many times did he protect her, or distract her when she needed that, or make her laugh or even just be kind to her? Though he's still a what, thirteen, fourteen year old boy? So he's got some negative characteristics, but he's a fictional character, so I'm willing to ignore them, especially because he them grows up and gets even more amazing (for the most part, but still). And Sherlock. I didn't even want to count Sherlock (or should I say William 😭) as a crush, but this reread made me seriously change my mind. He is a boxer, a middle child, a genius and someone who was forced to grow up alone and too quickly without the love of his own family (except for his sister, but she is jealous of Irene, so)! I mean, what's not to like? That hug in the alley way altered my brain chemistry and I am not even kidding. 🎶Just two kids, you and I, oh my my my my🎶 And the scene on the rooftops? Even more perfect! And the scene where they met! The thing is, I am sure these books shouldn't be characterised as romance, but my hopeless romantic sould can't help itself. Now, moving on to the root of the problem, drumroll please, Irene! I hate her so much for what she's done, but in this book she's just so pure and cute and doesn't know anything about her life that you simply can't hate on her. I mean, she has the attitude, but okay. She's confident and knows what she's worth. So it's fine. For now. Her father is Amazing. And Mister Nelson has a special place in my heart. He deserves the world and loves Irene more than anybody else in that life, and he's gone so beyond his duties for her. 🛐 Iconic.
And just one last thing I'd like to add: the singing scene. If you know you know. The scream I scrumpt.
First of all, this is the second time I read this book. And when I'd first picked it up, I was little and there were many things I didn't understand. And I go and start it over now and I understand and remember everything, and I even drew a diagram and stuff, and so I thought wow, I really did get more clever. I was wrong. I didn't get what happened with the card. For crying out loud, these are twelve year olds! And they solved a whole mystery! But anyway, my thoughts. Lupin. Ahhh. I love him. He's amazing. The thing is, that because I've read the books before, I read something and another scene comes into my mind, and alters the way I view the characters. However. Lupin is amazing and perfect and a gentleman and hot. And speak french! That Mon Dieu! killed me. I literally died dead. And he cares for Irene so damn much! How many times did he protect her, or distract her when she needed that, or make her laugh or even just be kind to her? Though he's still a what, thirteen, fourteen year old boy? So he's got some negative characteristics, but he's a fictional character, so I'm willing to ignore them, especially because he them grows up and gets even more amazing (for the most part, but still). And Sherlock. I didn't even want to count Sherlock (or should I say William 😭) as a crush, but this reread made me seriously change my mind. He is a boxer, a middle child, a genius and someone who was forced to grow up alone and too quickly without the love of his own family (except for his sister, but she is jealous of Irene, so)! I mean, what's not to like? That hug in the alley way altered my brain chemistry and I am not even kidding. 🎶Just two kids, you and I, oh my my my my🎶 And the scene on the rooftops? Even more perfect! And the scene where they met! The thing is, I am sure these books shouldn't be characterised as romance, but my hopeless romantic sould can't help itself. Now, moving on to the root of the problem, drumroll please, Irene! I hate her so much for what she's done, but in this book she's just so pure and cute and doesn't know anything about her life that you simply can't hate on her. I mean, she has the attitude, but okay. She's confident and knows what she's worth. So it's fine. For now. Her father is Amazing. And Mister Nelson has a special place in my heart. He deserves the world and loves Irene more than anybody else in that life, and he's gone so beyond his duties for her. 🛐 Iconic.
And just one last thing I'd like to add: the singing scene. If you know you know. The scream I scrumpt.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 28, 2013
Un romanzo innocuo, ma tutto sommato gradevole e ben scritto. Come per Suitacase of stars, altro libro pubblicato in Italia da Piemme e tradotto in lingua inglese da Capstone Young Readers, si ha un po’ l’impressione di un progetto studiato a tavolino. Ma se non altro, in questo caso, c’è una storia autoconclusiva di senso compiuto. Certo, si potrebbe osare un po’ di più, ma questo è un problema abbastanza comune di tutta la letteratura per ragazzi. The dark lady, nel suo genere, è una buona proposta e non mancherà di piacere ai suoi piccoli lettori.
Nota: chiaramente questo è un libro per ragazzi! L’Arsène Lupin e lo Sherlock Holmes qui presenti hanno poco a che vedere con i rispettivi originali. Chi cercasse rompicapi alla Conan Doyle o misteri in stile Maurice Leblanc farebbe meglio a scegliere altre letture.
My rating 3.5/5
Nota: chiaramente questo è un libro per ragazzi! L’Arsène Lupin e lo Sherlock Holmes qui presenti hanno poco a che vedere con i rispettivi originali. Chi cercasse rompicapi alla Conan Doyle o misteri in stile Maurice Leblanc farebbe meglio a scegliere altre letture.
My rating 3.5/5
August 25, 2018
Si Irène Adler, Sherlock Holmes et Arsène Lupin s'étaient rencontrés adolescents, lors d'un séjour à Saint-Malo et avaient commencé leurs enquêtes. Tel est le synopsis de cette série plutôt originale, écrite sous la forme du journal de la jeune Irène.
Un cadavre découvert sur la plage et les bas-fonds de Saint-Malo, le tout dans un style très facile à lire, il ne m'en fallait pas moins pour dévorer ce début de série policière jeunesse.
J'ai aimé ce trio ingénieux, l'époque au charme un brin suranné de photo sépia et cette enquête classique où tous les morceaux s'imbriquent à la toute fin.
Une lecture forte plaisante et une série à suivre parce qu'elle se lit à la vitesse du son.
Avis aux amateurs du genre même si le style s'adresse à un jeune public, les moins jeunes pourraient bien apprécier percer le mystère de la dame en noir.
Un cadavre découvert sur la plage et les bas-fonds de Saint-Malo, le tout dans un style très facile à lire, il ne m'en fallait pas moins pour dévorer ce début de série policière jeunesse.
J'ai aimé ce trio ingénieux, l'époque au charme un brin suranné de photo sépia et cette enquête classique où tous les morceaux s'imbriquent à la toute fin.
Une lecture forte plaisante et une série à suivre parce qu'elle se lit à la vitesse du son.
Avis aux amateurs du genre même si le style s'adresse à un jeune public, les moins jeunes pourraient bien apprécier percer le mystère de la dame en noir.
May 15, 2020
Me ha gustado un montón. Me esperaba algo mucho más infantil, pero me he encontrado con una versión de Sherlock más "adolescente" por definirlo de alguna manera.
En esta versión tenemos a Irene Adler como narradora y co-protagonista, a un joven Sherlock Holmes y a un futuro ladrón, Arsenio Lupin. Un grupo muy llamativo que disfrutas, que coincide un verano en Saint-Malo, donde sucede un crimen que llama la atención de estos personajes y empiezan a investigar.
Muy fácil de leer, sin exceso de prosa e ideal para leer en un día.
En esta versión tenemos a Irene Adler como narradora y co-protagonista, a un joven Sherlock Holmes y a un futuro ladrón, Arsenio Lupin. Un grupo muy llamativo que disfrutas, que coincide un verano en Saint-Malo, donde sucede un crimen que llama la atención de estos personajes y empiezan a investigar.
Muy fácil de leer, sin exceso de prosa e ideal para leer en un día.
October 6, 2017
3'5/5
Un libro de aventuras y misterio con una historia divertida, sencilla y con mucho encanto.
Un libro de aventuras y misterio con una historia divertida, sencilla y con mucho encanto.
August 26, 2023
Agak janggal bila baca sesuatu yang merujuk kepada diri sendiri (Irene Adler) dengan kata ganti nama “saya” 😂 Kebiasaannya saya akan baca “aku” pada sesetengah novel yang menggunakan POV first person narrative.
Terjemahan yang lancar dan mudah difahami. Macam biasa, saya akan baca sebagai seorang penterjemah juga untuk melihat susunan ayat, penggunaan ayat dan lain-lain. Banyak yang boleh dipelajari.
Tapi, fokus utama ulasan cerita ni bukan tentang semua yang di atas 🤣 3 sekawan yang baru berjumpa iaitu Irene, Sherlock dan Lupin cuba menyelesaikan masalah yang berlaku di sekeliling mereka selepas penemuan sekujur mayat yang terdampar di pantai. Penyiasatan mereka bermula sehinggalah membawa mereka ke sebuah markas. Agak bahaya bagi mereka yang masih dinawal remaja untuk jalankan penyiasatan sebegini sedangkan saya sendiri pun tak berani nak bahaya diri. Tak dinafikan, jiwa remaja penuh dengan keingintahuan yang mendalam.
Mereka menyamar sebagai individu yang asing ketika dalam markas tersebut. Berdebar tau baca bahagian ni sampai tak sabar nak tahu apa yang berlaku seterusnya. Akhirnya, plot twist yang pembaca tak boleh jangka di bahagian pengakhiran.
Terjemahan yang lancar dan mudah difahami. Macam biasa, saya akan baca sebagai seorang penterjemah juga untuk melihat susunan ayat, penggunaan ayat dan lain-lain. Banyak yang boleh dipelajari.
Tapi, fokus utama ulasan cerita ni bukan tentang semua yang di atas 🤣 3 sekawan yang baru berjumpa iaitu Irene, Sherlock dan Lupin cuba menyelesaikan masalah yang berlaku di sekeliling mereka selepas penemuan sekujur mayat yang terdampar di pantai. Penyiasatan mereka bermula sehinggalah membawa mereka ke sebuah markas. Agak bahaya bagi mereka yang masih dinawal remaja untuk jalankan penyiasatan sebegini sedangkan saya sendiri pun tak berani nak bahaya diri. Tak dinafikan, jiwa remaja penuh dengan keingintahuan yang mendalam.
Mereka menyamar sebagai individu yang asing ketika dalam markas tersebut. Berdebar tau baca bahagian ni sampai tak sabar nak tahu apa yang berlaku seterusnya. Akhirnya, plot twist yang pembaca tak boleh jangka di bahagian pengakhiran.
March 24, 2025
L'usare nomi noti mi è parsa più una scusa per riprodurre una tipica storia adolescenziale di un gruppo di ragazzi, ma le piccole note messe per caratterizzarli funzionano e per il target l'ho trovata una storia gradevole, se ci fosse stata ai miei tempi penso che avrei voluto leggerla.
February 4, 2019
buku 27/2017
1. tak pasti kenapa beli buku ni, mungkin terkenangkan zaman kanak-kanak dolo2..
2. buku- buku penyiasatan adalah antara buku cerita terawal yg saya baca selepas kisah2 pendek seperti siri tidurlah intan.
3. kisah buku ni, kena baca...
1. tak pasti kenapa beli buku ni, mungkin terkenangkan zaman kanak-kanak dolo2..
2. buku- buku penyiasatan adalah antara buku cerita terawal yg saya baca selepas kisah2 pendek seperti siri tidurlah intan.
3. kisah buku ni, kena baca...
October 29, 2018
Une idée originale, une histoire bien écrite, un très bon livre pour les jeunes lecteurs. Qui plus est, l'objet-livre est superbe.
February 7, 2021
Une lecture jeunesse plutôt chouette, avec une enquête bien menée.
Je me procurerais la suite, c’est sur 🙂
Je me procurerais la suite, c’est sur 🙂
April 14, 2023
Hyper simple a lire mais en même temps l’intrigue est recherchée et complexe, les personnages plus qu’attachants et le contexte historique très bien posé
November 18, 2016
Link: http://sahabatsicilik.blogspot.co.id/...
“Siapa bisa membayangkan kisah yang lebih menakjubkan daripada kisah itu? Seorang korban ditemukan tewas di pantai, yang semasa hidupnya memiliki dua nama dan dua kamar di hotel berbeda, di kota yang sama! Kemudian, seorang lelaki lain, yang tak kalah misteriusnya, terlihat olehku saja, tapi aku yakin dia sudah melihat kami semua.” (Irene – h.98)
Sherlock Holmes dan Arsene Lupin, nama yang pasti familiar bagi penggila buku misteri, yang satu detektif, satu lagi, pencuri dan keduanya termasuk karakter tokoh fenomenal. Tapi, itu berlaku saat mereka telah menjadi dewasa. Nah, buku ini menyuguhkan mereka dalam bentuk anak-anak, masih jauh sebelum nama mereka menjadi terkenal. Kisahnya sendiri, diceritakan dari sudut pandang Irene Adler, seorang yang kelak akan menjadi wanita yang dicintai Sherlock Holmes.
Kasus pertama mereka adalah kejutan berupa penemuan mayat terdampar di pantai. Dalam kantong si mayat, mereka menemukan batu-batuan yang digunakan untuk menenggelamkan mayat dan sepucuk surat berisi, “Laut akan menghapus kesalahanku.” Semakin mengejutkan saat Irene ketakutan melihat sesosok berjubah yang mengawasi mereka dari hutan. Lain halnya dengan Sherlock dan Lupin yang lebih menampakan rasa penasaran dengan si mayat.
“Aku tak paham bagaimana mungkin mereka bisa begitu tenangnya. Jantungku sendiri berdetak bertalu-talu, dan tangan serta kakiku terasa beku. Tetapi dua bocah ini malah tampak seperti … dokter di ruang operasi.” (Irene – h.66)
Sherlock dan Lupin merasa tertantang untuk menyelidiki kematian si mayat. Di sela-sela kehebohan desa dengan penemuan mayat, ketiga bocah ini pun beraksi dengan tenang supaya tidak memancing kecurigaan. Penemuan dua identitas, ditambah kegemparan akibat hilangnya kalung berlian milik Nyonya Martigny, menjadikan kasus semakin membingungkan. Sangkaan adanya keterkaitan antara dua peristiwa, yang terjadi dalam rentang waktu berdekatan, ini pun muncul.
Sampai suatu ketika, aktivitas penyelidikan Sherlock, Lupin dan Irene mengganggu sebuah kelompok rahasia. Penyerangan pun terjadi dan menyebabkan Sherlock dan Lupin harus mengalami luka-luka lebam, untunglah mereka memiliki keahlian berkelahi. Berkat kejadian itu, akhirnya celah terbuka, melalui salah satu pelaku pemukulan di jalanan yang dikenal Lupin. “Aku tidak tahu seberapa jauh keterlibatan Spirou dan kawanannya itu dalam kasus ini, tapi sepertinya mereka tahu lebih banyak dari kita.” (h.170) Mereka pun mulai membuntuti Spirou hingga ke sebuah gedung tua dimana sebuah kelompok rahasia mengadakan pertemuan.
Penyelidikan mereka mulai menemukan titik terang dan menjadi lebih mendebarkan karena adanya aksi kejar-mengejar di atap rumah. Bahkan berlanjut dengan mulai terungkapnya misteri di balik identitas si mayat. Alur penyelidikan berjalan lambat karena seringnya adanya selingan tentang keadaan keluarga masing-masing tokoh, Sherlock, Lupin dan Irene. Namun, jalan-jalan mereka di pantai, mendayung di lautan sampai ke Rumah Ashcroft tetap mengasyikkan. Tak ketinggalan, kejutan tetap hadir sampai lembaran terakhir buku.
“Kasus-kasus dipecahkan melalui banyak detail, dan detail-detail itu sebenarnya sederhana saja: hasil-hasil sepele dari penyelidikan salam sebuah perkara.” (h. 77)
“Siapa bisa membayangkan kisah yang lebih menakjubkan daripada kisah itu? Seorang korban ditemukan tewas di pantai, yang semasa hidupnya memiliki dua nama dan dua kamar di hotel berbeda, di kota yang sama! Kemudian, seorang lelaki lain, yang tak kalah misteriusnya, terlihat olehku saja, tapi aku yakin dia sudah melihat kami semua.” (Irene – h.98)
Sherlock Holmes dan Arsene Lupin, nama yang pasti familiar bagi penggila buku misteri, yang satu detektif, satu lagi, pencuri dan keduanya termasuk karakter tokoh fenomenal. Tapi, itu berlaku saat mereka telah menjadi dewasa. Nah, buku ini menyuguhkan mereka dalam bentuk anak-anak, masih jauh sebelum nama mereka menjadi terkenal. Kisahnya sendiri, diceritakan dari sudut pandang Irene Adler, seorang yang kelak akan menjadi wanita yang dicintai Sherlock Holmes.
Kasus pertama mereka adalah kejutan berupa penemuan mayat terdampar di pantai. Dalam kantong si mayat, mereka menemukan batu-batuan yang digunakan untuk menenggelamkan mayat dan sepucuk surat berisi, “Laut akan menghapus kesalahanku.” Semakin mengejutkan saat Irene ketakutan melihat sesosok berjubah yang mengawasi mereka dari hutan. Lain halnya dengan Sherlock dan Lupin yang lebih menampakan rasa penasaran dengan si mayat.
“Aku tak paham bagaimana mungkin mereka bisa begitu tenangnya. Jantungku sendiri berdetak bertalu-talu, dan tangan serta kakiku terasa beku. Tetapi dua bocah ini malah tampak seperti … dokter di ruang operasi.” (Irene – h.66)
Sherlock dan Lupin merasa tertantang untuk menyelidiki kematian si mayat. Di sela-sela kehebohan desa dengan penemuan mayat, ketiga bocah ini pun beraksi dengan tenang supaya tidak memancing kecurigaan. Penemuan dua identitas, ditambah kegemparan akibat hilangnya kalung berlian milik Nyonya Martigny, menjadikan kasus semakin membingungkan. Sangkaan adanya keterkaitan antara dua peristiwa, yang terjadi dalam rentang waktu berdekatan, ini pun muncul.
Sampai suatu ketika, aktivitas penyelidikan Sherlock, Lupin dan Irene mengganggu sebuah kelompok rahasia. Penyerangan pun terjadi dan menyebabkan Sherlock dan Lupin harus mengalami luka-luka lebam, untunglah mereka memiliki keahlian berkelahi. Berkat kejadian itu, akhirnya celah terbuka, melalui salah satu pelaku pemukulan di jalanan yang dikenal Lupin. “Aku tidak tahu seberapa jauh keterlibatan Spirou dan kawanannya itu dalam kasus ini, tapi sepertinya mereka tahu lebih banyak dari kita.” (h.170) Mereka pun mulai membuntuti Spirou hingga ke sebuah gedung tua dimana sebuah kelompok rahasia mengadakan pertemuan.
Penyelidikan mereka mulai menemukan titik terang dan menjadi lebih mendebarkan karena adanya aksi kejar-mengejar di atap rumah. Bahkan berlanjut dengan mulai terungkapnya misteri di balik identitas si mayat. Alur penyelidikan berjalan lambat karena seringnya adanya selingan tentang keadaan keluarga masing-masing tokoh, Sherlock, Lupin dan Irene. Namun, jalan-jalan mereka di pantai, mendayung di lautan sampai ke Rumah Ashcroft tetap mengasyikkan. Tak ketinggalan, kejutan tetap hadir sampai lembaran terakhir buku.
“Kasus-kasus dipecahkan melalui banyak detail, dan detail-detail itu sebenarnya sederhana saja: hasil-hasil sepele dari penyelidikan salam sebuah perkara.” (h. 77)
May 8, 2018
Salah satu dari sekian banyak spin-off kisah Sherlock Holmes. Seri yang ini mengisahkan Holmes dan Arsene Lupin masa remaja, diceritakan dari sudut pandang Irene Adler, sang femme fatale yang pernah muncul di salah satu cerita asli Holmes. Sebenarnya, saya bukan penggemar Holmes maupun Lupin.... tetapi sewaktu main ke tempat adik saya dan melihat judul yang baru ia beli ini, keinginan mencicipi jadi timbul. Tanpa banyak cingcong, saya pun segera ambil dan bawa pulang.
Ini volume pertama dari seri Sherlock, Lupin & Aku, yang intinya berfokus pada dua hal: (1) awal hubungan Irene dengan Sherlock dan Lupin, serta (2) misteri berupa mayat pria yang terdampar di pantai. Mungkin karena ini volume perkenalan, aspek pertama jauh lebih dominan. Bisa dibilang novel ini lebih cocok disebut ‘cerita petualangan remaja dengan bumbu misteri’ ketimbang ‘cerita misteri murni’, karena banyaknya bumbu adegan jotos-jotosan, kejar-kejaran, dan samar-samaran dibandingkan pendalaman detil misteri dan orang-orang yang terlibat di dalamnya.
Secara keseluruhan, buku ini mungkin paling serupa dengan seri Lima Sekawan atau Trio Detektif, walau kadar keseruannya masih di bawah kedua judul tersebut. Jujur saja, penuturan misterinya sama sekali tidak menggugah saya untuk ikut penasaran dan menebak-nebak. Baru terasa menarik di bab terakhir, saat semua jawabannya diungkap. Di sisi lain, aspek yang lebih kuat ada di penokohan Irene dan interaksinya dengan Sherlock, Lupin, ortunya, dan Orazio (pelayan keluarga). Ada beberapa bagian yang cukup bagus dalam hal itu, seperti kengototan Irene untuk dapat berdiri sejajar dengan kedua teman lelakinya. Walau gaya penuturannya cenderung ringkas (paragraf non-dialog rata-rata hanya sepanjang dua-tiga kalimat), perspektif Irene yang berupa ‘orang dewasa yang mengenang masa kecilnya’ juga kadang memunculkan nuansa melankolis/nostalgia tersendiri.
Kami senang, bergelora, dan berani. Kami bermain-main dengan kehidupan orang-orang di sekeliling kami secara ceroboh dan tanpa pemikiran yang matang.
Mungkin itu karena kehidupan belum mulai bermain-main dengan kami.
Pada akhirnya, saya tidak cukup tergugah untuk mengoleksi atau melanjutkan baca seri inikecuali mungkin kalau adik saya ambil lagi volume selanjutnya. Namun, cukup menarik juga melihat masa remaja trio protagonis ini sebelum mereka tumbuh dewasa dan berjalan di jalur masing-masing. Saat mereka masih “bermain-main dengan kehidupan” alih-alih sebaliknya.
Ini volume pertama dari seri Sherlock, Lupin & Aku, yang intinya berfokus pada dua hal: (1) awal hubungan Irene dengan Sherlock dan Lupin, serta (2) misteri berupa mayat pria yang terdampar di pantai. Mungkin karena ini volume perkenalan, aspek pertama jauh lebih dominan. Bisa dibilang novel ini lebih cocok disebut ‘cerita petualangan remaja dengan bumbu misteri’ ketimbang ‘cerita misteri murni’, karena banyaknya bumbu adegan jotos-jotosan, kejar-kejaran, dan samar-samaran dibandingkan pendalaman detil misteri dan orang-orang yang terlibat di dalamnya.
Secara keseluruhan, buku ini mungkin paling serupa dengan seri Lima Sekawan atau Trio Detektif, walau kadar keseruannya masih di bawah kedua judul tersebut. Jujur saja, penuturan misterinya sama sekali tidak menggugah saya untuk ikut penasaran dan menebak-nebak. Baru terasa menarik di bab terakhir, saat semua jawabannya diungkap. Di sisi lain, aspek yang lebih kuat ada di penokohan Irene dan interaksinya dengan Sherlock, Lupin, ortunya, dan Orazio (pelayan keluarga). Ada beberapa bagian yang cukup bagus dalam hal itu, seperti kengototan Irene untuk dapat berdiri sejajar dengan kedua teman lelakinya. Walau gaya penuturannya cenderung ringkas (paragraf non-dialog rata-rata hanya sepanjang dua-tiga kalimat), perspektif Irene yang berupa ‘orang dewasa yang mengenang masa kecilnya’ juga kadang memunculkan nuansa melankolis/nostalgia tersendiri.
Kami senang, bergelora, dan berani. Kami bermain-main dengan kehidupan orang-orang di sekeliling kami secara ceroboh dan tanpa pemikiran yang matang.
Mungkin itu karena kehidupan belum mulai bermain-main dengan kami.
Pada akhirnya, saya tidak cukup tergugah untuk mengoleksi atau melanjutkan baca seri ini
September 24, 2017
Mi piacciono molto i personaggi. Sono giovani, cari e molto divertenti. Invece, Sherlock Holmes è un po' troppo tonto nonostante la sua età e Irene Adler, il personaggio principale, non ha abbastanza carattere. Ella ha troppo paura per una ragazza che diventerà una grande criminale. Arsène Lupin è il mio favorito; è il più intelligente e comico degli adolescenti. La scrittura è bella e perfetta per l'età degli lettori. Spero che un bel giorno capiremo i commenti dI Irene relativamente al suo passato e la sua ex amicizia col Sherlock e Lupin… Sono per lo meno intriganti. La storia è rapida e non ha momenti lenti. L'intreccio è interessante. Inoltre, il libro è cosparso di umorismo e i capitoli sono corti e davvero ben scritti.
(La mia rencensione si può trovare sul sito Il Club del Libro col nome utente ''Cattya''.)
(La mia rencensione si può trovare sul sito Il Club del Libro col nome utente ''Cattya''.)
December 7, 2017
This was a lot of fun! In the last few years I really grew to like historical mysteries written for middle grade readers, so I was excited to pick up this one, not to mention I already know that Pierdomenico Baccalario writes fun books :)
I liked the idea of Irene Adler, Sherlock and Arsene Lupin meeting as kids and it was interesting to see their interactions. The mystery plotline wasn't very complex, but it was engaging enough for a middle grade story and made me want to pick up next book in the series.
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I liked the idea of Irene Adler, Sherlock and Arsene Lupin meeting as kids and it was interesting to see their interactions. The mystery plotline wasn't very complex, but it was engaging enough for a middle grade story and made me want to pick up next book in the series.
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April 11, 2015
Me hubiera gustado saber cómo se conocieron Lupin y Sherlock. El libro está narrado en primera persona desde el punto de vista de Irene, así que tiene sentido que lo que veamos sea cómo ella conoce a ambos, pero podrían haber añadido alguna explicación de cómo se conocieron los dos chicos.
El misterio me gustó, aunque queda por resolver cómo llegó una carta de una baraja al libro del muerto. Puede que la falta de explicaciones sea intencionada, pero es casi como si faltara algo, ya que es esta carta en cuestión lo que le da la pista final a Sherlock.
Reseña más extensa próximamente.
El misterio me gustó, aunque queda por resolver cómo llegó una carta de una baraja al libro del muerto. Puede que la falta de explicaciones sea intencionada, pero es casi como si faltara algo, ya que es esta carta en cuestión lo que le da la pista final a Sherlock.
Reseña más extensa próximamente.
March 23, 2024
Nekem ez az első ilyen könyvem amit olvasok és ez nekem azért tetszett nagyon mert nagyon jól bele tudtam élni magam mintha én is benne lettem volna a könyvben. Lupin a kedvenc szereplőm mert amikor megláttam a könyv elejét akkor ő tetszett meg a legjobban mert a sapkája nagyon jól nézett ki és ez miatt lett a kedvenc szereplőm. De a könyvben is szimpatikus volt meg a személyisége is tetszett szerintem nagyon vagány.(Egy olyan sapkát én is szívesen elfogadnék).
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