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Jan 10, 2016haileyj rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This was an OK read for a rainy day. Not sure how the boy came to be living in England and on his own, but assume it's because someone rescued him from the atrocities of the Nazis' death trains.
May 10, 2015rationallady rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Worth reading if you are a Chabon fan. I especially liked the chapter from the parrot's point of view.
Oct 01, 2013maipenrai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
*** stars This novel is a detective story that in many ways pays homage to the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The story, set in 1944, revolves around an unnamed 89-year-old long-retired detective (who may or may not be Sherlock Holmes…
babyunicorn26
Jun 13, 2013babyunicorn26 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great short novel full of meaning and fast moving plot!
May 28, 2013jkeeg rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this, but I felt like the story got concluded a little too quickly. It was fun to see Sherlock Holmes as an old man though!
Jan 24, 2013corinnem81 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A wonderful story that is subtle and beautifully written. Highly recommended for ages 10 to adult.
Oct 13, 2012HerNoseInABookGal rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a lovely, heartfelt, well-written quick read. Unique, quirky and delightfully fun.
Aug 12, 2012Palomino rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Did I just read poetry? I don't get it. The Boy is a jerk, but Bruno loves him anyways... is that it? Old Sherlock Holmes is kinda dumb? If there wasn't a war on, they coulda just asked and then I wouldn't have needed to read this book?
theoddmouse
Mar 20, 2012theoddmouse rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Good little story. Would have been better had Michael Chabon paid a little more attention to the flow of the plot and a little less time finding obscure synonyms for every other word in the book.
Aug 15, 2009
This is an excellent little detective story. What is not to love about 1) An old man who keeps bees yet has an innate knowledge of people and their motivations. 2) The love between a boy and his pet - his unique pet. 3) An espionage, WWII,…