This story was fabulous! I agree with everything you said. I especially love how much Holmes relied on Watson here, how he was permitted to shine, because as Holmes himself said: the man hides his talents.
We also have glimpses of Holmes's fallible, human side: he states himself that he'd made a blunder and that he is far from the image of the ideal reasoner he would like to be, that which Watson presents in the stories.
Holmes' trait of censuring himself is admirable for unlike many proud people he owns up to his mistakes - not the trait of an arrogant cold reasoner!
Watson identifying the instrument sings to my soul. I love it when Watson can be a doctor or his knowledge is recognised on a case.
The Holmes - Watson connection here is potent and I am thrilled by how much of this was translated into the Granda episode.
Also...THAT dress! Yowser. It better have been sewn from silk and satin, full of colour and lace or jewellery. :O
HA, glad I wasn't drinking when I read that quote! Well, yes. On one hand I agree with Doyle: in-depth research or precision in tales is not always necessary. On the other hand, we have seen how badly a story can be when said research is neglected *STUD American sojourn*
Thank you for the extra info to read!
I do think that Silver Blaze is an excellent start to Memoirs. :)
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Date: 2020-10-20 05:45 pm (UTC)We also have glimpses of Holmes's fallible, human side: he states himself that he'd made a blunder and that he is far from the image of the ideal reasoner he would like to be, that which Watson presents in the stories.
Holmes' trait of censuring himself is admirable for unlike many proud people he owns up to his mistakes - not the trait of an arrogant cold reasoner!
Watson identifying the instrument sings to my soul. I love it when Watson can be a doctor or his knowledge is recognised on a case.
The Holmes - Watson connection here is potent and I am thrilled by how much of this was translated into the Granda episode.
Also...THAT dress! Yowser. It better have been sewn from silk and satin, full of colour and lace or jewellery. :O
HA, glad I wasn't drinking when I read that quote! Well, yes. On one hand I agree with Doyle: in-depth research or precision in tales is not always necessary. On the other hand, we have seen how badly a story can be when said research is neglected *STUD American sojourn*
Thank you for the extra info to read!
I do think that Silver Blaze is an excellent start to Memoirs. :)