Enola Holmes- The Graphic Novels by Serena Blasco
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Web ID: 15416007Fun Fresh Take on Sherlock!
I was immediately drawn to this as a fan of Sherlock Holmes and comic books. I think graphic novels are for all ages, so while this story is middle grade, the content is something everyone can enjoy. Enola breaks through the gender constraints of her time, 1888-1889, and uses her quick wit, inventive mind, and problem solving skills to solve crimes. She even secretly assists her genius detective brother. All the while, she is on the hunt for their missing mother and trying to stay two steps ahead of her brothers while they search for Enola herself. This was a quick, enjoyable 5 star read, and I’ve already put the upcoming Book Two on my TBR.
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Great adaptation
[I received a free electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.] 4 stars = Great! Might re-read. Fun graphic novel adaptation of the first three Enola Holmes novels. Graphic novel fans and fans of the books should both find something to enjoy here!
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excellent graphic novel adaptation
I really enjoyed this! I'd previously read the first Enola Holmes book and really enjoyed it, and it was fun to revisit and then follow the story of the next two. The watercolor style was playful and expressive, giving Enola Holmes plenty of personality. It fit really well with her exuberant and determined character. I liked how the color scheme changed to fit the mood of the story, and the expressiveness of each character's design. The storyline was easy to follow and hit all the main points of the plot. I enjoyed seeing the excerpts from Enola's notebook at the end of each volume. I will look forward to future volumes and following Enola's adventures. I received a review copy of this book.
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Beautiful Illustrations
This graphic novel was my introduction to Enola Holmes, Sherlock and Mycroft’s younger sister. Enola’s birth was a scandal and she’s not planning on conforming to society’s expectations of women anytime soon. She conducts herself in a fashion most unladylike by refusing to wear the appropriate dress length for her age and, horror of horrors, climbing trees. Her mother’s disappearance on the occasion of her fourteenth birthday brings Enola’s brothers out of the woodwork. Visiting Ferndell Hall for the first time in ten years, they quickly determine that the most appropriate course of action is to send Enola to boarding school. This goes against Enola’s sensibilities and those of her currently absent mother, so before she embarks on the very ladylike occupation of learning how to be a “houseplant”, Enola absconds to London. Smart girl, our Enola. Sherlock and Mycroft are clearly products of their time and probably think they have Enola’s best interests at heart. However, their brotherly love leaves a lot to be desired. “Leave her be, Mycroft. She is too young and her head is too small for her body. We can’t expect too much of her.” Enola is able to use society’s propensity to underestimate women to her advantage, relying on her wits and penchant for disguises to hide in plain sight. Brother Sherlock may be a famous detective but Enola gives him a run for his money in these adaptations of the first three books of Nancy Springer’s The Enola Holmes Mysteries. Enola takes it upon herself to solve The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets. I enjoyed the watercolour illustrations, which felt even more appropriate when I learned that’s the medium Enola’s mother uses. I haven’t met Enola’s mother yet but I love her already. She’s a suffragist who’s schooled her daughter in activities that will be useful, as opposed to those that will facilitate her transformation into a houseplant. Enola’s adaptability and attention to detail are aided by the tools her mother left her, primarily a book on the language of flowers and a handbound notebook full of coded messages. “Enola is “alone” spelled backwards. Mum and her love of coded messages. Could it be a coincidence?” I loved the clever use of flowers to convey messages and the inclusion of excerpts from Enola’s secret notebook at the end of each case. Enola’s inquiring mind and indomitable spirit made me want to spend more time with her. I look forward to hanging out with Enola as she continues to subvert her allotted position in nineteenth century London in future graphic novel adaptations. I’ve already ordered the first book in Nancy Springer’s series from the library. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read this graphic novel.
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A collection of the 1st 3 Enola Holmes books
I received a temporary digital copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Book One of the Enola Holmes graphic novels includes the first three books in the series, 'The Case of the Missing Marquess', 'The Case of the Left-Handed Lady', and 'The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets'. In 'The Case of the Missing Marquess', Enola Holmes wakes on her fourteenth birthday to find her mother, the marquess, missing. Armed with a coded message book and the language of flowers, Enola evades her older brothers, Mycroft and Sherlock, to go off to London in search of her mother alone. She finds new mysteries to solve along the way. In the included sequels, 'The Case of the Left-Handed Lady' and 'The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets', Enola continues to find and solve mysteries around London as she evades her brothers and searches for her missing mother, creating aliases and disguises along the way. This first volume of graphic novels has fantastic watercolor illustrations that are both bright and colorful and have a very fun style that fits the time period and slight humor of the story perfectly. Each story within ends in a few pages that look as if Enola has doodled, decoded, and deduced her ongoing mysteries as we read through the story. These were all very fun additions to peruse and added to the experience of reading them! This is perfect for young mystery readers or lovers of historical fiction!
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