Questions About Moriarty (Horowitz's Holmes, #2)

by Anthony Horowitz (Goodreads Author)

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Is this one as brilliant as The House of Silk??

Dennis Henley House of Silk was better. To say why would spoil Moriarty. Be aware that neither Dr. Watson nor Sherlock Holmes are main characters in the book.

The de…moreHouse of Silk was better. To say why would spoil Moriarty. Be aware that neither Dr. Watson nor Sherlock Holmes are main characters in the book.

The denouement may annoy some readers.

I'm still glad I read it.(less)

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Who is the coughing man in the room next to Chases's room at the hotel??

Stephanie No complete or satisfactory answer is given by the end of the novel. Some suggestion was made that Holmes was keeping an eye on things from this room,…moreNo complete or satisfactory answer is given by the end of the novel. Some suggestion was made that Holmes was keeping an eye on things from this room, but it appears that he did not influence the plot of the book in any way (something I find hard to believe for SH).(less)

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Do you need to read House of Silk first?

Bryan Hallett This story stands completely alone from House of Silk. Some references are made to other Sherlock Holmes stories, but knowledge of them is by no means…moreThis story stands completely alone from House of Silk. Some references are made to other Sherlock Holmes stories, but knowledge of them is by no means essential, as all the important elements are explained by the narrator or one of the characters.(less)

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Will this spoil anything from House of Silk? Or is it okay to read this book first?

Michael Stewart No connection. Can be read 1st.

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Should I read House of Silk before this one?

Fleet Sparrow You can honestly do it either way. I read them in order because I have to, but they don't relate to each other except by reference to time period (i.e…moreYou can honestly do it either way. I read them in order because I have to, but they don't relate to each other except by reference to time period (i.e. this takes place after House of Silk).(less)

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