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Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes
An award-winning graphic novel featuring world’s greatest detective: Sherlock Holmes!
The discovery of a mysterious powder on some clothing and a very special show ticket leads Sherlock Holmes to believe a patient isn’t the only victim of a grand conspiracy. Indeed, it seems the strange disappearance of Londoners can be explained by the performances of a Chinese magician. When other tickets are found, the detective’s suspicions are confirmed…
Features stunning artwork that gives a unique look into the inner workings of the great detective’s mind!
The discovery of a mysterious powder on some clothing and a very special show ticket leads Sherlock Holmes to believe a patient isn’t the only victim of a grand conspiracy. Indeed, it seems the strange disappearance of Londoners can be explained by the performances of a Chinese magician. When other tickets are found, the detective’s suspicions are confirmed…
Features stunning artwork that gives a unique look into the inner workings of the great detective’s mind!
96 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 22, 2021
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June 18, 2024
4 Stars (5 for the artwork and 3 for the story)
One Liner: Terrific illustrations but needs a better storyline
Ever wondered how it looks inside the mind of one of the world’s greatest (fictional) detectives? This graphic novel attempts to show us the inside of Sherlock Holmes’ mind when he is on a case. Do I need any other reason to grab this book? Of course not!
The book deals with the Case of the Scandalous Ticket which Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate.
There are two aspects to consider when reviewing the book – the plotline and the illustrations.
Plot:
Well, it starts well but somewhere along the way, it gets diluted. It does align with the tropes used back then, which makes the book dated and can be unappealing to readers who want modern views. Personally, I think it works enough to give the book the old British vibes with all the racism, classicism, etc.
At the same time, there’s a modern touch where these aspects are ‘questioned’ (sort of), which doesn’t really work. It feels more like an attempt at damage control so that readers won’t be annoyed at the book for using stereotypes that are found in the original anyway.
The whole thing gives mixed vibes.
Illustrations:
I requested the book for the illustrations, to see the inside of Holmes’ mind. The results are wonderful. The characters have sharp lines (pointed beak noses for many) and look like well-planned caricatures which bring out their traits. The color scheme is dark, and so is the artwork. It is complex, twisty, intricate, and detailed. Sinister is the word for it. Compelling would be another apt description. The detailing is meticulous and enriches the reading experience.
We get quite a few insights into the workings of Holmes’ mind – the way he ‘stores the clues’, connects the dots, identifies patterns, and so on. All these re-establish just how fascinating Sherlock Holmes is and why he has billions of fans.
I totally enjoyed lingering over the illustrations by zooming in and out to see the details and also consider the bigger picture. The use of maps, a red thread of thought, a setting within a setting, etc., seem to have been carefully planned.
I did have a few issues with reading the digital copy (had to alter between single and two-page views) but the zoom allowed me to adjust the font size as needed. Read the book on a computer or grab a physical copy.
To summarize, Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes has stunning artwork even if the story is mediocre. I can see why it is an award-winning book.
Thank you, NetGalley and Titan Books (Titan Comics), for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
#NetGalley #InsideTheMindOfSherlockHolmes
One Liner: Terrific illustrations but needs a better storyline
Ever wondered how it looks inside the mind of one of the world’s greatest (fictional) detectives? This graphic novel attempts to show us the inside of Sherlock Holmes’ mind when he is on a case. Do I need any other reason to grab this book? Of course not!
The book deals with the Case of the Scandalous Ticket which Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate.
There are two aspects to consider when reviewing the book – the plotline and the illustrations.
Plot:
Well, it starts well but somewhere along the way, it gets diluted. It does align with the tropes used back then, which makes the book dated and can be unappealing to readers who want modern views. Personally, I think it works enough to give the book the old British vibes with all the racism, classicism, etc.
At the same time, there’s a modern touch where these aspects are ‘questioned’ (sort of), which doesn’t really work. It feels more like an attempt at damage control so that readers won’t be annoyed at the book for using stereotypes that are found in the original anyway.
The whole thing gives mixed vibes.
Illustrations:
I requested the book for the illustrations, to see the inside of Holmes’ mind. The results are wonderful. The characters have sharp lines (pointed beak noses for many) and look like well-planned caricatures which bring out their traits. The color scheme is dark, and so is the artwork. It is complex, twisty, intricate, and detailed. Sinister is the word for it. Compelling would be another apt description. The detailing is meticulous and enriches the reading experience.
We get quite a few insights into the workings of Holmes’ mind – the way he ‘stores the clues’, connects the dots, identifies patterns, and so on. All these re-establish just how fascinating Sherlock Holmes is and why he has billions of fans.
I totally enjoyed lingering over the illustrations by zooming in and out to see the details and also consider the bigger picture. The use of maps, a red thread of thought, a setting within a setting, etc., seem to have been carefully planned.
I did have a few issues with reading the digital copy (had to alter between single and two-page views) but the zoom allowed me to adjust the font size as needed. Read the book on a computer or grab a physical copy.
To summarize, Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes has stunning artwork even if the story is mediocre. I can see why it is an award-winning book.
Thank you, NetGalley and Titan Books (Titan Comics), for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
#NetGalley #InsideTheMindOfSherlockHolmes
February 26, 2023
6'5/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Una propuesta original. Meter al lector en la cabeza de Sherlock Holmes.
Un hilo rojo será el encargado de unir las viñetas y las diferentes pruebas de "El caso de la entrada misteriosa", viendo así el razonamiento de Holmes mientras avanza en la investigación. La composición de viñetas ayuda a sentir que estás dentro del caso. Al tener el hilo rojo como conductor, no hacen falta las típicas cuadrículas y la creatividad que se utiliza para componer la narrativa es una maravilla.
El dibujo no sorprende y tiene un estilo en el que todo parece ser de madera. Desconozco si esa es la intención o solo ha sido percepción mía.
Sobre el argumento... algo flojo. Cumple y entretiene pero no está a la altura de una propuesta tan original.
Una propuesta original. Meter al lector en la cabeza de Sherlock Holmes.
Un hilo rojo será el encargado de unir las viñetas y las diferentes pruebas de "El caso de la entrada misteriosa", viendo así el razonamiento de Holmes mientras avanza en la investigación. La composición de viñetas ayuda a sentir que estás dentro del caso. Al tener el hilo rojo como conductor, no hacen falta las típicas cuadrículas y la creatividad que se utiliza para componer la narrativa es una maravilla.
El dibujo no sorprende y tiene un estilo en el que todo parece ser de madera. Desconozco si esa es la intención o solo ha sido percepción mía.
Sobre el argumento... algo flojo. Cumple y entretiene pero no está a la altura de una propuesta tan original.
June 9, 2024
This is a beautiful, detailed and intricate graphic novel of an original Sherlock Holmes story. The art style was meticulous, and showed a real love of the material. Victorian London is superbly represented, and it carried a sense of mystery and untold things happening behind closed doors all the way through the book. The storytelling was excellent, and the pacing was spot on. I absolutely loved it.
My experience with Holmes is limited and mixed: the only book I have read is Hound of the Baskervilles, which I didn’t get on with; but I absolutely love the TV adaptation with Benedict Cumberbatch playing the part of Holmes. I never understood how Holmes can be so engaging, interesting, and a deductive genius in the TV adaptation, but come across as arrogant and supercilious in the book. Thankfully, the Holmes in this graphic novel comes across as the deductive genius I love so much in the TV adaptation - slightly irascible and impatient at times, but always one step ahead.
The blurb says that the book “uniquely portrays the inner workings of the greatest detective’s mind” and “every thought and clue that flows through Sherlock’s mind is thoroughly explored and displayed in the art for readers to latch onto” and it absolutely delivers on this. At several points through the book, we see inside Holmes’ “mind palace”, where he analyses the clues that he’s uncovered up to that point. In between these, the clues are represented on a visual “thread” that runs throughout the entire book, on which various clues and deductions are placed as they turn up. It’s an excellent use of the graphic novel format to show the progression of clues and their relationships. Together, these techniques allow the development of the clues and deductions to be easily followed, and I felt like I was along for the ride.
The artwork is absolutely gorgeous - fantastic use of maps of London, and incredibly atmospheric locations. I loved the use of repetition across panels (and often within the same panel) to show movement and the passage of time (I tried to find a technical term for this, and I’m not sure there is one… polyptych?).
There is a dedication to Peter Cushing at the front of the book, and the depiction of Holmes is clearly on homage to Peter Cushing’s portrayal of Holmes in the 1960’s TV adaptation. A lovely touch.
Six stars, rounded down to five.
Thank you #NetGalley and Titan Books for the free review copy of #InsideTheMindofSherlockHolmes in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
My experience with Holmes is limited and mixed: the only book I have read is Hound of the Baskervilles, which I didn’t get on with; but I absolutely love the TV adaptation with Benedict Cumberbatch playing the part of Holmes. I never understood how Holmes can be so engaging, interesting, and a deductive genius in the TV adaptation, but come across as arrogant and supercilious in the book. Thankfully, the Holmes in this graphic novel comes across as the deductive genius I love so much in the TV adaptation - slightly irascible and impatient at times, but always one step ahead.
The blurb says that the book “uniquely portrays the inner workings of the greatest detective’s mind” and “every thought and clue that flows through Sherlock’s mind is thoroughly explored and displayed in the art for readers to latch onto” and it absolutely delivers on this. At several points through the book, we see inside Holmes’ “mind palace”, where he analyses the clues that he’s uncovered up to that point. In between these, the clues are represented on a visual “thread” that runs throughout the entire book, on which various clues and deductions are placed as they turn up. It’s an excellent use of the graphic novel format to show the progression of clues and their relationships. Together, these techniques allow the development of the clues and deductions to be easily followed, and I felt like I was along for the ride.
The artwork is absolutely gorgeous - fantastic use of maps of London, and incredibly atmospheric locations. I loved the use of repetition across panels (and often within the same panel) to show movement and the passage of time (I tried to find a technical term for this, and I’m not sure there is one… polyptych?).
There is a dedication to Peter Cushing at the front of the book, and the depiction of Holmes is clearly on homage to Peter Cushing’s portrayal of Holmes in the 1960’s TV adaptation. A lovely touch.
Six stars, rounded down to five.
Thank you #NetGalley and Titan Books for the free review copy of #InsideTheMindofSherlockHolmes in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
January 10, 2025
EN I honestly can’t recall ever reading a comic book with this level of visual depth—nothing even close.
Each page is a masterpiece of detail. No two panels are alike; every single one is uniquely crafted to suit the context of the story. There’s also a visual thread that represents Holmes’ train of thought, guiding us through the narrative and offering a fascinating glimpse into his mental process.
This comic truly pushes the boundaries of the medium, exploring its capabilities in innovative ways. I can’t begin to imagine how long it must have taken to conceptualize and execute something this intricate. It feels like you’re reading a story within a story, as the visuals themselves unfold as their own narrative.
As for the plot, it’s a crime investigation, so your enjoyment will largely depend on how much you like the genre.
Overall, this is a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
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PT Honestamente, não me recordo de alguma vez ter lido uma banda desenhada com este nível de profundidade visual – nada sequer próximo.
Cada página é uma obra-prima de detalhe. Nenhum painel é igual ao outro; todos são criados de forma única para se ajustarem ao contexto da história. Há também um fio visual que representa o processo de pensamento de Holmes, guiando-nos através da narrativa e oferecendo um vislumbre fascinante da sua mente.
Esta banda desenhada desafia realmente os limites do meio, explorando as suas capacidades de forma inovadora. Nem consigo imaginar quanto tempo terá levado a conceptualizar e executar algo tão intrincado. Dá a sensação de se estar a ler uma história dentro de outra história, à medida que os visuais se desenrolam como uma narrativa própria.
Quanto ao enredo, trata-se de uma investigação criminal, pelo que o seu nível de apreciação dependerá bastante do quanto gosta do género.
No geral, é uma experiência verdadeiramente única.
Each page is a masterpiece of detail. No two panels are alike; every single one is uniquely crafted to suit the context of the story. There’s also a visual thread that represents Holmes’ train of thought, guiding us through the narrative and offering a fascinating glimpse into his mental process.
This comic truly pushes the boundaries of the medium, exploring its capabilities in innovative ways. I can’t begin to imagine how long it must have taken to conceptualize and execute something this intricate. It feels like you’re reading a story within a story, as the visuals themselves unfold as their own narrative.
As for the plot, it’s a crime investigation, so your enjoyment will largely depend on how much you like the genre.
Overall, this is a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
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PT Honestamente, não me recordo de alguma vez ter lido uma banda desenhada com este nível de profundidade visual – nada sequer próximo.
Cada página é uma obra-prima de detalhe. Nenhum painel é igual ao outro; todos são criados de forma única para se ajustarem ao contexto da história. Há também um fio visual que representa o processo de pensamento de Holmes, guiando-nos através da narrativa e oferecendo um vislumbre fascinante da sua mente.
Esta banda desenhada desafia realmente os limites do meio, explorando as suas capacidades de forma inovadora. Nem consigo imaginar quanto tempo terá levado a conceptualizar e executar algo tão intrincado. Dá a sensação de se estar a ler uma história dentro de outra história, à medida que os visuais se desenrolam como uma narrativa própria.
Quanto ao enredo, trata-se de uma investigação criminal, pelo que o seu nível de apreciação dependerá bastante do quanto gosta do género.
No geral, é uma experiência verdadeiramente única.
January 13, 2025
This is an amazing work of comics. The creators of this comic are able to depict what goes on in the head of Sherlock Holmes in imaginative ways, and the characterization of Holmes and Watson are spot on. While reading through, the book asks to to participate by having you look through pages in the light, gently rolling pages over, or turning the book upside down. This makes the reader feel that they are participating in solving the crime. I loved that. If you are a Sherlock Holmes fan, I'd say that this is a must-read.
December 25, 2021
Madre mía. Qué obra de arte. Los detalles, las deducciones, las pistas, las ilustraciones. Para los que aman a Sherlock Holmes, este cómic es imprescindible.
March 30, 2022
Encomiable pastiche holmesiano que saca partido del formato cómic a la hora de presentar de forma novedosa los procesos deductivos del famoso detective. Las ilustraciones son fabulosas, ricas en detalles y coloridas, usando una estética industrial superpuesta a imágenes que recuerdan los clásicos tratados de anatomía. La mente de Holmes se presenta como una enorme fábrica de mecánico y frío razonamiento al servicio de la resolución de un endiablado misterio en torno a varias desapariciones que apuntan a un espectáculo de magia oriental. El guión acompaña en calidad al apartado gráfico, desarrollando una historia lo suficientemente compleja e intrigante como para mantener activo el interés del lector.
Durante la lectura encontramos algunos elementos interactivos, si bien resultan anecdóticos.
Durante la lectura encontramos algunos elementos interactivos, si bien resultan anecdóticos.
May 4, 2024
I'm a big Sherlock Holmes fan. I just love the setting and style of Arthur Conan Doyles books. The story in this graphic novel that is beautifully illustrated lays out Sherlocks mind visually in a way that I didn't know was possible! The layout of the pages forces you to be attentive to the details just as I imagine Sherlock would. ❤️
November 29, 2021
Toller Comic für Fans von Sherlock Holmes. Die Aufmachung des Comics ist aufwändig und wunderschön zugleich. Die Zeichnungen sind detailliert und bestaunenswert. Die Geschichte gefiel mir gut und am Ende führte alles logisch zusammen. Über einige wenige leichte Übersetzungsfehler kann ich hinwegsehen, da die zu spürende Liebe bei der Erstellung dieses Hardcovers alles wieder wett macht.
October 29, 2022
Tavole superlative, organizzate in modo molto coinvolgente e dinamico con al centro una storia che già di per sé è una garanzia!!
December 6, 2022
Excelente novela gráfica con un buen argumento (nada revolucionario pero sí muy fiel a la obra de Arthur Conan Doyle y a sus personajes) cuyo mayor valor es el espectacular aspecto gráfico (de un nivel de detallismo que roza la orfebrería) y la genial narrativa visual (en la que un cordel rojo nos lleva de viñeta en viñeta para no perdernos en su intrincada composición). En cierto modo es como leer una versión steampunk de los álbumes de Tintín.
January 22, 2022
MARAVILLOSO.
Puedo decir que es uno de los comic de los que más he disfrutado en mi vida.
Una historia buenísima con una formalización artística sublime. De otro planeta.
Páginas que contienen pistas, el hilo rojo del razonamiento de Sherlock, detalles preciosos, una ruptura de la viñeta tradicional soberbia, atmósferas basadas en colores, mapas, juegos visuales...
Prácticamente cada página esconde algo y puedes estar muchos minutos entendiendo la estructura, y la relación entre cada elemento.
Sencillamente sublime.
Uno de los 5 tebeos que me llevaría a una isla desierta.
Corred a leerlo.
Puedo decir que es uno de los comic de los que más he disfrutado en mi vida.
Una historia buenísima con una formalización artística sublime. De otro planeta.
Páginas que contienen pistas, el hilo rojo del razonamiento de Sherlock, detalles preciosos, una ruptura de la viñeta tradicional soberbia, atmósferas basadas en colores, mapas, juegos visuales...
Prácticamente cada página esconde algo y puedes estar muchos minutos entendiendo la estructura, y la relación entre cada elemento.
Sencillamente sublime.
Uno de los 5 tebeos que me llevaría a una isla desierta.
Corred a leerlo.
December 16, 2021
Un hilo rojo conecta todas las pistas y deducciones del gran Sherlock Holmes. Los autores nos muestran, a través de unas preciosas ilustraciones, una nueva forma de entrar en el "mind palace" del detective más famoso del mundo.
Sin duda, un lectura indispensable.
Sin duda, un lectura indispensable.
January 2, 2022
Una espléndida edición, muy cuidada. Las ilustraciones maravillosas que evocan el ambiente de los libros de Conan Doyle a la perfección. El caso a tratar, tan absorbente como cualquiera de los “clásicos”. Un disfrute de lectura.
January 8, 2022
Pocas veces se encuentra una historia tan apasionante, a la altura del clásico, acompañada de un dibujo tan maravillosamente sugerente y de un diseño audaz. Una delicia. Absolutamente recomendable.
July 30, 2023
Toller Zeichenstil, geniale Umsetzung & spannende Story - Hand aufs Herz, was will man da mehr als Sherlock-Fan? :D
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August 18, 2024Un tour de force expresivo que trata la narración gráfica como un terreno fértil donde todo está aún por inventar.
July 1, 2023
El cómic narra una historia detectivesca sherlockiana bastante canónica (totalmente canónica salvo por la motivación del villano, que deja en mal lugar al imperio británico, algo que Conan Doyle jamás habría hecho).
Sin embargo, el cómic es una maravilla no por la historia que narra, sino por la forma en que lo narra. Viñetas que muestran lo que Holmes ve, señalando detalles ampliados de cada pista con su descripción, viñetas que tienen lugar "dentro" de la mente de Holmes, representada como una biblioteca ordenada en la que Sherlock se mueve entre estanterías, consultando datos, un hilo rojo que recorre las páginas y que une las pistas que Holmes sigue (hilo que se puede embrollar o romper), mapas de la ciudad que son recorridos por los personajes...
Las ilustraciones son una maravilla, con un entintado que imita el estilo de los grabados victorianos, un tratamiento del color chulísimo que llena las páginas, marca líneas distintas... simula manchas del papel, sellos... La misma composición de las viñetas es extraordinaria, jugando con las formas para dibujar siluetas de relojes de arena, edificios, pagodas, farolas... representando persecuciones a doble página... Además, tiene "juegos" en los que el lector debe doblar las páginas para unir medias viñetas o mirar las páginas al trasluz.
En resumen: una buena historia contada de forma extraordinaria, muy inusual e imaginativa. Me han faltado estrellas.
Sin embargo, el cómic es una maravilla no por la historia que narra, sino por la forma en que lo narra. Viñetas que muestran lo que Holmes ve, señalando detalles ampliados de cada pista con su descripción, viñetas que tienen lugar "dentro" de la mente de Holmes, representada como una biblioteca ordenada en la que Sherlock se mueve entre estanterías, consultando datos, un hilo rojo que recorre las páginas y que une las pistas que Holmes sigue (hilo que se puede embrollar o romper), mapas de la ciudad que son recorridos por los personajes...
Las ilustraciones son una maravilla, con un entintado que imita el estilo de los grabados victorianos, un tratamiento del color chulísimo que llena las páginas, marca líneas distintas... simula manchas del papel, sellos... La misma composición de las viñetas es extraordinaria, jugando con las formas para dibujar siluetas de relojes de arena, edificios, pagodas, farolas... representando persecuciones a doble página... Además, tiene "juegos" en los que el lector debe doblar las páginas para unir medias viñetas o mirar las páginas al trasluz.
En resumen: una buena historia contada de forma extraordinaria, muy inusual e imaginativa. Me han faltado estrellas.
November 3, 2024
10 de 10*
Opinião:
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Opinião:
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December 19, 2024
Um muito original e dinâmico romance gráfico.
Um livro interessante que me surpreendeu. O próprio leitor intervém na dinâmica de leitura.
A acção e o grafismo são surpreendentes.
Um livro interessante que me surpreendeu. O próprio leitor intervém na dinâmica de leitura.
A acção e o grafismo são surpreendentes.
December 15, 2022
Decía Sherlock Holmes que la vida es infinitamente más extraña que cualquier cosa que pueda inventar la mente humana. Queridos amantes del detective -y los que no, también- os traigo uno de los cómics más bonitos que tengo en la estantería: uno en el que además de recorrer las frías calles de Londres de 1890 de mano de nuestros amigos Holmes y Watson, también entras de lleno en la mente del detective, atravesando su mundo prohibido y viendo su organización, razonamiento y el entrelazamiento de datos. Si entendemos el cerebro como un desván vacío, ¡Sherlock tiene mucho cuidado de lo que mete en él!
Sin duda lo primero que sorprende de este cómic es lo preciosas que son las ilustraciones, huyendo de los recuadros típicos y dándole un aspecto victoriano que te tendrá embobado. Y aunque parezca que lo estético lo es todo en él, la historia que se nos presenta podría ser del mismísimo Arthur Conan Doyle: la policía rescata a un viejo amigo del señor Watson, desorientado y con una extraña entrada para un espectáculo que será la primera pieza de un caso mucho más grande.
🔎 Si te gustan las historias donde todos los datos tienen un papel importante en el caso, si te gusta este brillante detective y genio atormentado donde su trabajo es saber lo que la gente no sabe…
¡este cómic es para ti!
Sin duda lo primero que sorprende de este cómic es lo preciosas que son las ilustraciones, huyendo de los recuadros típicos y dándole un aspecto victoriano que te tendrá embobado. Y aunque parezca que lo estético lo es todo en él, la historia que se nos presenta podría ser del mismísimo Arthur Conan Doyle: la policía rescata a un viejo amigo del señor Watson, desorientado y con una extraña entrada para un espectáculo que será la primera pieza de un caso mucho más grande.
🔎 Si te gustan las historias donde todos los datos tienen un papel importante en el caso, si te gusta este brillante detective y genio atormentado donde su trabajo es saber lo que la gente no sabe…
¡este cómic es para ti!
November 26, 2023
Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes is an original story featuring the famous duo of Watson and Holmes as they take on "The Case of the Scandalous Ticket". The story begins with the pair having a quiet night in their apartment on 221b Baker Street where Holmes laments the boredom of not having anything to do. Their night is interrupted when a respected medical colleague of Watson arrives in a disheveled state, with a mysterious ticket found in his coat pocket. Holmes, powered by a healthy dose of cocaine, begins his abductions to solve the mystery behind the ticket.
The mystery itself isn't all that interesting as it goes down a rabbit hole of exposition and meandering plot beats. The real charm to Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes is the exploration of Holmes' logical reasonings in a highly visually expressive form. Benoît Dahan's panel layouts are vibrant and varied, with unique designs across each page. Routinely taking detours into Holmes' mind as he makes word associations, recalls obscure facts about the city, and connecting random bits of information is wonderfully rendered throughout. Dahan's designs are endlessly creative with each page offering new layouts and compositions that are generally uncommon across the medium. There are also fantastic renderings of the Victorian era setting, with many of Dahan's artistic choices matching an aesthetic that could be found in sketches from the period. A stylized map of London runs through the background of many of the pages as the detective duo roam the city for clues which adds yet another unique layer to the storytelling.
Though the central mystery itself has limited appeal, Cyril Liéron's script is filled with humor to keep the story energetic to match the idiosyncratic and chaotic musings inside Holmes' mind. Visually inventive from start to finish, Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes is well worth the time. I'd be interested in reading more Sherlock Holmes stories from this pair should they make more.
The mystery itself isn't all that interesting as it goes down a rabbit hole of exposition and meandering plot beats. The real charm to Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes is the exploration of Holmes' logical reasonings in a highly visually expressive form. Benoît Dahan's panel layouts are vibrant and varied, with unique designs across each page. Routinely taking detours into Holmes' mind as he makes word associations, recalls obscure facts about the city, and connecting random bits of information is wonderfully rendered throughout. Dahan's designs are endlessly creative with each page offering new layouts and compositions that are generally uncommon across the medium. There are also fantastic renderings of the Victorian era setting, with many of Dahan's artistic choices matching an aesthetic that could be found in sketches from the period. A stylized map of London runs through the background of many of the pages as the detective duo roam the city for clues which adds yet another unique layer to the storytelling.
Though the central mystery itself has limited appeal, Cyril Liéron's script is filled with humor to keep the story energetic to match the idiosyncratic and chaotic musings inside Holmes' mind. Visually inventive from start to finish, Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes is well worth the time. I'd be interested in reading more Sherlock Holmes stories from this pair should they make more.
April 16, 2024
A unique Holmes experience indeed. The graphics and fun physical clues are marvellous, but the story feels extremely dated and uninteresting, especially considering it was written in 2021. Can we not think of a new plot for Sherlock Holmes that isn't rooted in racism and ends with a 'hurrah the British have won!' sentiment? Would have loved any sort of creativity on the plot line, but this one fell very short.
July 28, 2024
The Graphic Novel “Inside The Mind of Sherlock Holmes” by Cyril Lieron follows a new mysterious case of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Doctor Watson.
The novel has a really interesting visual style incorporating desaturated colors that fit well with the time period the mystery is set in. It also has very innovative panel shapes that are unlike anything I have ever seen. They are connected, intricate and portray the mind of Sherlock Holmes in a visually stunning way. I especially enjoyed the infamous red string connecting the different clues and locations in his mind.
The main and side character's personalities and looks were unique and memorable. I also really enjoyed the mystery and wanted to find out what was going on.
This truly is a work of art and I would recommend it for every fan of Sherlock Holmes and those who want to become one!
A big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Titan Books for giving me the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
The novel has a really interesting visual style incorporating desaturated colors that fit well with the time period the mystery is set in. It also has very innovative panel shapes that are unlike anything I have ever seen. They are connected, intricate and portray the mind of Sherlock Holmes in a visually stunning way. I especially enjoyed the infamous red string connecting the different clues and locations in his mind.
The main and side character's personalities and looks were unique and memorable. I also really enjoyed the mystery and wanted to find out what was going on.
This truly is a work of art and I would recommend it for every fan of Sherlock Holmes and those who want to become one!
A big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Titan Books for giving me the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 21, 2023
Qué pasada de cómic. Una ilustración muy cuidada y detallista, inspirada y con un gusto por el formato que ojalá ver más. El caso no es ninguna maravilla, incluso podría decirse que es poco arriesgado, pero quiere hablar de varios asuntos sociales que empacan bien dentro de la línea de los libros de Doyle al repetir muchos lugares comunes que identifican al personaje de Sherlock Holmes.
Lo único que en verdad me hace no darle las 5 estrellas es que no se atreven a más con la ergodicidad que le imprimen al cómic. Es un tomo que utiliza el libro como objeto manipulable para presentar información, a veces de formas ingeniosas y que en general dan alegría y sorpresa a la lectura (más de la que ya tienes con la exquisitez del viñetado y diseño de página), pero se queda en unos poquitos trucos muy sencillos y que incluso son contraproducentes teniendo en cuenta las dimensiones del libro. Sin embargo, es un detalle que le añade a la experiencia y ojalá ver más a menudo, pero entiendo que la factura de currarse semejante libro y diseñar estos momentos de juego con el objeto es algo caro y exigente.
No le haría ascos a una serie en esta línea. Flipante, gustosísimo y muy recomendado.
Lo único que en verdad me hace no darle las 5 estrellas es que no se atreven a más con la ergodicidad que le imprimen al cómic. Es un tomo que utiliza el libro como objeto manipulable para presentar información, a veces de formas ingeniosas y que en general dan alegría y sorpresa a la lectura (más de la que ya tienes con la exquisitez del viñetado y diseño de página), pero se queda en unos poquitos trucos muy sencillos y que incluso son contraproducentes teniendo en cuenta las dimensiones del libro. Sin embargo, es un detalle que le añade a la experiencia y ojalá ver más a menudo, pero entiendo que la factura de currarse semejante libro y diseñar estos momentos de juego con el objeto es algo caro y exigente.
No le haría ascos a una serie en esta línea. Flipante, gustosísimo y muy recomendado.
August 12, 2025
I would have given this 10 stars if it was possible.
I know , Manga , comics and graphic novels have always been popular. I never was a fan. This however impressed me. The art of Victorian London and the cityscapes one could get lost in.
I loved the way it showed ( after meeting with Mycroft) how violin playing afforded Holmes the ability to tie clues together. Often during the mystery we are led into the mind of Sherlock which works as a machine.
Will read this again and again.
I know , Manga , comics and graphic novels have always been popular. I never was a fan. This however impressed me. The art of Victorian London and the cityscapes one could get lost in.
I loved the way it showed ( after meeting with Mycroft) how violin playing afforded Holmes the ability to tie clues together. Often during the mystery we are led into the mind of Sherlock which works as a machine.
Will read this again and again.
May 14, 2022
Un libro muy bueno en cuanto a argumento (una caso más que correcto que podría haber firmado el propio Conan Doyle), pero MARAVILLOSO en el aspecto gráfico. El lector va a quedar ciertamente sobrepasado por la grandiosidad de las ilustraciones, el detalle, la línea y los recursos. Tendremos que mirar al trasluz en varias ocasiones, enrollar o desenrollar la página o volver sobre nuestros pasos para disfrutar plenamente del entusiasmo creativo a nivel gráfico que desprende esta obra. Es absolutamente espectacular.
Tanto si eres un fanático del famoso detective como si simplemente te gusta disfrutar de la belleza, este libro es IMPRESCINDIBLE. Menuda PRECIOSIDAD.
Tanto si eres un fanático del famoso detective como si simplemente te gusta disfrutar de la belleza, este libro es IMPRESCINDIBLE. Menuda PRECIOSIDAD.
July 9, 2025
Un caso de Sherlock Holmes en formato cómic. O mejor dicho, un ejercicio donde la figura de Sherlock (y como funciona su mente) se ve reflejado en un dibujo magnífico y un uso de las viñetas y del formato impresionante. Hay tantos detalles, tantas cosas en las que uno puede fijarse que me parece una delicia. Muy recomendado.
March 5, 2024
Int begin wat meh, maar dan kei cool en helemaal mee int onderzoek! Ook leuk die kleine gimmicks zoals hou deze pagina tegen het licht
January 29, 2023
Una historia muy del estilo a las clásicas de Sherlock pero con una narrativa, dibujo y un formato impresionantes. Qué maravilla leer trabajos así de currados.
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