Review: Hooked Me Again
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 15, 2014
Retelling stories can be a risky proposition, especially when they are such classics like Sherlock Holmes and Huckleberry Finn. I have read a book by the Holy Ghost Writer before and I really enjoyed it, so I decided to give this one a try, and I was not disappointed.This novel, written with a prose style that blends right into the classics, recounts the tales of Huckleberry Finn through the lens of Sherlock Holmes relaying the stories to Dr. Watson. This fresh, fun take on the series not only brings some life into the stories, but also seeds a few mysteries within about Monte Cristo, another one of the Holy Ghost Writer's novels.My favorite part about the author is the way they use their prose. It is sandwiched within exposition and dialogue. This is a writing style that I prefer - rather than the sparse Longfellow-esque dialogue of yesteryear, we get descriptive moments and fast paced action all of the time. Of course, the regular exposition in this story is excellent, and generally takes place during the limited omniscient, third person tense of Finn's adventures. The author can certainly paint a picture!I would suggest this title to anyone who wants a fresh take on classic stories. The Holy Ghost Writer has hooked me again!