Review: What do your favorite fictional characters have to teach you?
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 12, 2014
All I Needed to Know, I Learned from Columbo by Adam GrahamExcellent examination of the strength, foibles, and life lessons from some of our favorite fictional characters.  Graham captured the essence of each character, but from the point of view of what they have to teach us:  “We'll learn time management from Nero Wolfe, clear thinking from Sherlock Holmes, devotion from Adrian Monk…”  And we do.  Graham takes us on a tour of the strengths and weaknesses of Sherlock Holmes, Nero Wolfe, Father Brown, Boston Blackie, Dan Holiday, Columbo, and Monk.  The analysis is an enjoyable read, not just for detective novel readers, but for anyone as we are able to relate to the humanity in each character.  Thoughtful, enjoyable read.  (free reader copy)