I was aware that being a successful author was just one of the many things keeping KAJ busy post retirement from the NBA, but this is the last book I expected him to write. After hearing this news, Georgiana, immediately departs for Trinidad, and in a panic Mycroft and Douglas follow. "[3], In "The Empty House", it is revealed that Sherlock Holmes faked his death in "The Final Problem" and subsequently went abroad. Love this book! See all 3 questions about Mycroft Holmes…, 2015 Amazon Books of the Month in Mystery/Thriller/Suspense, The Unknown, Hidden Gems of Historical Fiction, Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances, Mycroft Holmes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - VBC Jan 2020, February 13, 2018 - "Mycroft Holmes" by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The bestselling novel starring Sherlock Holmes's enigmatic brother, from NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. So there's no way to know whether he just had a idea and she wrote it, or he gave her a first draft and she beefed it up. And yet he was absolutely incapable of working out the practical points..."[3]. I have two theories about how this book came to be. He prefers a life of keeping bees in the south of England to solving crimes! “Mycroft Holmes” the first novel of the “Mycroft Holmes and Sherlock” series introduces Mycroft Holmes, the elder brother of Sherlock Holmes. This is so bad it's actually almost funny. Mycroft Holmes has been portrayed many times in adaptations of the Holmes stories in film, television, radio, and other media. Mycroft Holmes has everything that a great Mystery should. The short story "You See But You Do Not Observe", by Canadian writer, This page was last edited on 8 May 2021, at 01:28. [5], He first appears in "The Greek Interpreter", in which he brings Sherlock a case involving one of his neighbours. ...but sadly, that's all. Of course I need this. Is it heretic to say that I prefer Douglas to Watson? I have read many books over the years in which Mycroft is the protagonist, and have enjoyed them as much as any Holmes pastiches, Some are really good, some not so much, I can especially recommend The Mycroft Mysteries [a collection of three novella=length stories], and Enter The Lion: A Posthumous Memoir of Mycroft Holmes. Abdul-Jabbar's writing partner was billed as someone who "quietly repairs" shortcomings in screen plays and other writing. There are reports of mysterious footprints on the beach and the children found drained of blood. Mycroft and Sherlock: The Empty Birdcage (Mycroft Holmes 3) by. [13] A reference in the short story "His Last Bow", which takes place in 1914, suggests that Sherlock is sixty years old at the time the story takes place. Yet this most British of civil servants has strong ties to the faraway island of Trinidad, the birthplace of his best friend, Cyrus Douglas, a man of African descent, and where his fiancée Georgiana Sutton was raised. Written by NBA superstar Kareem Abdul- Jabbar and screenwriter Anna Waterhouse, Mycroft Holmes reveals the untold story of Sherlock’s older brother. It was kind of fussy. Alas, I couldn't get through this--writing just not good enough to be gripping. [12]) In "The Final Problem", Sherlock informs Watson that the driver of the brougham (later revealed to be Mycroft) will wear "a heavy black cloak tipped at the collar with red". “Mycroft Holmes” is a fascinating read on so many levels; history, action, and character—with a very satisfactory ending. Mycroft Holmes has been portrayed many times in adaptations of the Holmes stories in film, television, radio, and other media. I do believe Sherlock Holmes was real although the hubs teases me incessantly but I never thought much about Mycroft. In "The Adventure of Black Peter", Dr. Watson records that Sherlock Holmes could assume various disguises in "at least five small refuges" which he had in different parts of London; Vincent Starrett wrote that Mycroft's residence "would certainly be one of them". His regular routine is to walk around the corner each morning to Whitehall where he works, and in the evening, to walk back to Pall Mall. Mycroft Holmes A Novel (Book) : Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem : When his fiancée abruptly departs for Trinidad after hearing disturbing news, Mycroft Holmes and his best friend Cyrus Douglas follow and find themselves drawn in to a treacherous investigation. And, it's marvelous, with the tone of the original stories. Abdul-Jabbar's writing partner was billed as someone who "quietly repairs" shortcomings in screen plays and other writing. [10] He seldom breaks this routine or goes anywhere except these three locations.[1]. Together with Anna Waterhouse, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar relates a story of Sherlock Holmes' older brother, telling of his first adventure when he was only twenty-three. Mycroft Holmes is a mystery novel by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse. Want to Read. ", but according to the author profile in the back he has a degree in English and History so I guess it just shows that you should never judge a book [or a person] by its cover. I got it on a deal, am obsessed with everything Holmes, and was entirely intrigued by the author, but it read as I suspected. The news disturbs Georgiana and she insists on going... without Mycroft. SPOILER ALERT. In essence, this is a prequel to what we know of Sherlock Holmes' older brother Mycroft. Mycroft's existence did not occur to me until KAJ wrote this book. It seems as if spirits are lurin. Rather impressed with the quality of Mr. Abdul-Jabbar's Holmes fan fiction. It is Abdul-Jabbar's first adult novel. Meanwhile, Mycroft and Cyrus hatch a plot to go anyway. Sherlock Holmes tells Dr. Watson that Mycroft has powers of observation and deduction superior to his own, but is not energetic or ambitious. Shelves: debut-novels, amateur-sleuth, crime-fiction. Refresh and try again. Mycroft Holmes is ready to begin his governmental career after completing his education at Cambridge. It looks like he has a bright future ahead. Fans of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes will enjoy this glimpse into the young life of his old brother, Mycroft Holmes. Mycroft Holmes is a fictional character appearing in stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I also wished that there had been more Sherlock, although I really enjoyed his characterization as an annoying younger brother. Clear rating. “Now is precisely the time!” Douglas thundered back. Overview. Hope he tries again b/c you can't have too much Sherlock. You would also be right in a sense if you said that occasionally he is the British government."[4]. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. One has to be discreet when one talks of high matters of state. Here’s hoping Abdul-Jabbar and Waterhouse write many more. This was surprisingly good. Though Sherlock initially told Watson in "The Greek Interpreter" that Mycroft audits books for the British government, he reveals to Watson in "The Bruce-Partington Plans" that Mycroft's true role is more substantial: "I did not know you quite so well in those days. Alas, I couldn't get through this--writing just not good enough to be gripping. Mycroft's comfortable life is turned upside down when his best friend Cyrus Douglas, a man of African descent from Trinidad (also the place where Mycroft's finacee, Georgiana, grew up), receives troubling reports from home about the strange disappearances of children. When Sherlock returned to London, he found that Mycroft had preserved his Baker Street rooms and his papers "exactly as they had always been".[5]. Mycroft, on the other hand, is certainly not nicer than he was in the same books. In any case, the "repair" wasn't good enough or else made things worse. First Sentence: The old man had heard of them, of course. Disappointed b/c the idea is good andI thought the plot had promise, but it just read too much like amateur fan fiction. [6] Ronald A. Knox suggested that Mycroft was a double agent who assisted both Sherlock and Professor Moriarty, with the goal of ultimately betraying Moriarty and members of his gang, including Colonel Moran. Thank you for visiting our store, Mycroft. (Update: See Comments below.). This was pretty terrible. Overall, a strong first entry into the genre, which will hopefully make for a fun series. Not surprisingly none of them ever rise to the equivalent of the original but there have been some noble attempts. Just a great book, with an impactful ending. I look forward to reading more about Mycroft and Douglas friendship in future books. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s graphic novel, Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook, is a prequel tale about a young, energetic, womanizing Mycroft. In Enola Holmes, Sherlock is far more pleasant than he is in the books. Near the end of the story after Sherlock's supposed death, Watson reads a letter left by Sherlock, which includes the statement, "I made every disposition of my property before leaving England, and handed it to my brother Mycroft. I don't blame Mr. Abdul-Jabbar though because I assume the writing was mostly handled by the not-so-much-a-ghost co-author and that Kareem's name was used to garner sales because everyone loves him and he is a big celebrity. Shelve Mycroft Holmes. Sherlock later tells Watson that the driver was Mycroft. [1] The elder brother (by seven years) of detective Sherlock Holmes, he is a government official and a founding member of the Diogenes Club. He is also briefly mentioned in the 1985 film, A direct female descendant named Mycroft Holmes is introduced in the, He was the main character in a series of mystery novels by the author, A young Mycroft Holmes is the protagonist of a mystery-adventure "edited" by, Mycroft has a small but extremely important role in Ray Walsh's novel, Mycroft and the Diogenes Club play an important part in, Mycroft Holmes is the head of "The Committee" in the comic book, Mycroft Holmes appears at least twice in the, Mycroft is featured as the main character of the comic, He plays a central role in the 1996 PC game. How can it still come as a surprise to people? All other men are specialists, but his specialism is omniscience. We’d love your help. I must also admit I did not expect much insight from a "sports hero" but I was very pleasantly surprise and I owe KAJ a big "I'm sorry." He mainly appears in two stories by Doyle, "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter"[3] and "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans". I'm not sure how exactly he split the writing up with the other author, but it's a very well-written book and I thought the plot was engaging. Enola holmes & mycroft holmes (32) enola holmes & eudoria vernet holmes (16) enola holmes/sherlock holmes (13) sherlock holmes/john watson (10) enola holmes & other(s) (9) enola holmes/mycroft holmes (9) sherlock holmes/you (8) exclude additional tags fluff (55) one shot (21) angst (17) romance (16) Mycroft holmes is a consulting detective and the older brother of both enola holmes … 21 editions. This harrowing adventure changed his life, and set the stage for the man Mycroft would become: founder of the famous Diogenes Club and the hidden power behind the British government. He is also popular in culture, being mentioned by many works, which mostly reference his job, personality, or his relationship with Sherlock Holmes. The first is that it's a marketing driven book; find someone famous to write it (Kareem Abdul Jabar), have them write a well known, public domain character (Holmes), and put a twist on it to make it new (write about Mycroft instead of Sherlock). Among their collaborations are a series of mysteries featuring Victoire Vernet, fictional wife of one of Napoleon's generals; a series featuring Sherlock Holmes's brother Mycroft; and a series fictionalizing the espionage experiences of James Bond creator Ian Fleming. He lives in rooms in Pall Mall. According to Leslie S. Klinger, Mycroft was born in 1847. Does anyone else believe in the Sherlock legend? We work with libraries, churches, schools, and universities to source material. Mycroft appears as a minor character, voiced by Jon Severity, Mycroft Holmes was the inspiration for the name of the silent assistant quiz master of BBC Radio 4's programme, Mycroft was the inspiration for the name of a character in. [4] He also appears briefly in "The Final Problem",[3] and is mentioned in "The Adventure of the Empty House". Mycroft Holmes is a good book and an engaging mystery for Sherlockians and non-Sherlockians alike, but it’s a particular delight for aficionados of the Doylean world. So there's no way to know whether he just had a idea and she wrote it, or he gave her a first draft and she beefed it up. Because we've dug... Fresh out of Cambridge University, the young Mycroft Holmes is already making a name for himself in government, working for the Secretary of State for War. I did wonder if it might be one of those books...you know the ones...where the famous person gets a book deal and the book gets a lot of publicity and sells well, but the content of the actual book is rather lackluster. OMG, yes yes yes! He is Sherlock Holmes’ brother and is older than the detective by seven years. Sherlock comments regarding Mycroft's role that there "has never been anything like it before, nor will be again" and that Mycroft "has the tidiest and most orderly brain, with the greatest capacity for storing facts, of any man living". Mycroft Holmes and the Adventure of the Silver Birches. Mycroft Holmes By: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Anna Waterhouse Narrated by: Damian Lynch Possessing deductive powers exceeding even those of his younger brother, Mycroft is nevertheless unsuitable for performing detective work as he is unwilling to put in the physical effort necessary to bring cases to their conclusions. I have read every one of the Arthur Conan Doyle tales and many of the tributes aka “Pastiches” writtenby others since then. I don’t know enough to comment on the contribution of each author but if the 7ft 2" 68 year old record scoring basketball player is the main writer then hats off to the guy he’s done a pretty good job. by Titan Books. Movies; TV Shows; Books; Authors; Blog; Mycroft Holmes Quotes. The best center in NBA history wrote a book about Sherlock Holmes' older brother. But, if you imagine a younger Mark Gatiss running around Trinidad with current-day Chiwitel Ejiofor, it makes for an awesome head-movie. A harrowing adventure changes his life and sets the stage for him to become the hidden power behind the … His only confidant during this time was Mycroft, who provided him with the money he needed. It will be interesting to see whether this becomes a series. A great supporting cast, and a story that keeps you reading until the end. Here's hoping Abdul-Jabbar and Waterhouse write many more. A great supporting cast, and a story that keeps you reading until the end. Then, Mycroft's friend Cyrus Douglas gets word that children in his native Trinidad are being killed. MYCROFT HOLMES. Mycroft Holmes is an intricately plotted, dramatic account. [4] He is the only character to refer to Sherlock exclusively by his first name. In "The Bruce-Partington Plans", Mycroft goes to Baker Street to speak with his brother about recovering missing submarine plans for the government. To see what your friends thought of this book, I too did not think a "sports hero" could write exceptional fiction -- and about England's icon, Sherlock Holmes. Joe Ide, author of the IQ novels and winner of the Shamus, Macavity and Anthony Awards, NYT Critics Best Books 2016, Washington Post’s Best Thrillers 2016 I loved this book. Mycroft does not have ambitions of any kind, according to Sherlock. "[4], He adds to this that Mycroft thinks of nothing other than government policy, except when he asks Mycroft to advise him on one of his cases. 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September 22nd 2015 Mycroft Holmes: Volume 1 - Ebook written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Anna Waterhouse. Owner - Mycroft's Books [email protected] [1] In "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter", Sherlock Holmes says: "...he has no ambition and no energy. Thomson calculated that Mycroft would have retired himself in 1912 at the age of sixty-five years old, but would have maintained his connections with former colleagues in the government.[8]. What will you do when it's your turn to pick your book club's next read? I started out thinking it was going to be a straightforward historical mystery, possibly with some supernatural elements. This was fine. Also, Mycroft visits 221B Baker Street. Can Mycroft have 007 killed, or vice versa? Mycroft Holmes has everything that a great Mystery should. It will be interesting to see whether this becomes a series. Probably only three stars for actual artistic merit. It could almost be classified as "historical fiction". I too owe KAJ a big "I'm sorry. Sherlock Holmes says in this story that Mycroft only visited 221B Baker Street once before. “When we ourselves are empty, it is the ritual that turns us human again.”, “Pride goeth before destruction,” he quoted, “and a haughty spirit before a fall.”. Do Sherlockians embrace or refute posthumous accounts of Mycroft? The character has been adapted in various pieces of literature and media, including television series, movies, radio, and comics. Oh, honey...no. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Anna Waterhouse (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 1,301 ratings — published 2019 — 8 editions. I mean, I guess I don't regret reading it, but this was certainly not to my caliber. At times the plot is confusing, and some of the characters are very weakly drawn. I didn't enjoy this characterization of a young Mycroft as much as I thought I should, perhaps this is because I am so used to the mature version of the character as showcased in the original stories, and many subsequent novels. It looks like he has a bright future ahead. To those Sherlock Holmes fans, who have been following every book and every corner of the character, they might be very angry with the way Mycroft was portrayed in Enola Holmes. ", I have read many books over the years in which Mycroft is the protagonist, and have enjoyed them as much as any Holmes pastiches, Some are really good. Here’s hoping Abdul-Jabbar and Waterhouse write many more." [2] Despite being "the most indispensable man in the country", as Sherlock says, Mycroft remains a subordinate, will receive "neither honour nor title", and his relatively modest annual salary in "The Bruce-Partington Plans" (which takes place in 1895) is £450[4] (equivalent to £52,362 in 2019[9]). From Book 1: A new novel written by NBA All-Star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar! [3] (Sherlock also has grey eyes. [11] In "The Greek Interpreter", he takes snuff from a tortoise-shell box while at the Diogenes Club, and brushes the grains from his coat with a large, red silk handkerchief. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published With each step these two men take, they are drawn further and further into a dark, treacherous web of secrets. To get more background on Abdul-Jabbar's foray into mystery, check out these interviews: I LOVED THIS SIDE OF MYCROFT!!!! [2], Several Holmesian scholars have proposed theories about Mycroft, though none of these are confirmed in the stories. Mycroft and Sherlock is a worthy addition to the Sherlock Holmes legend and lore." Fresh out of Cambridge University, the young Mycroft Holmes is already making a name for himself in government, working for the Secretary of State for War. I'm happy to report this wasn't one of those books. Mycroft has ties to the island of Trinidad as his fiancee … the characters were very believable and fully developed. Other than the name Holmes, it has no resemblance to a Holmesian tale. A new novel written by NBA All-Star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar! We will suppose that a minister needs information as to a point which involves the Navy, India, Canada and the bimetallic question; he could get his separate advices from various departments upon each, but only Mycroft can focus them all, and say offhand how each factor would affect the other. More action and adventure than fans of Mycroft from his. It involves Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character of Mycroft Holmes, the older brother of Sherlock Holmes, solving a mystery early in his career as a government official. who knew that Mr. Adbul-Jabar was such a gifted writer. Really, the best parts were when Douglas would tell Mycroft not to act like such a know-it-all (stop telling us how obvious the answer is and just tell us the answer, right?). The tone reminded me of the Robert Downey Jr. Holmes films. Mycroft's comfortable life is turned upside down when his best friend Cyrus Douglas, a man of African descent from Trinidad (also the place where Mycroft's finacee, Georgiana, grew up), receives troubling reports from home about the strange disappearances of children. I have no idea who the main protagonist is, but he sure as hell is not Mycroft Holmes. In fact, he might be an even … He also comments that some of his most interesting cases have come to him through Mycroft. My prejudice is to say Abdul-Jabbar should just have written it himself, b/c I like him and what he has to say in interviews, but I really have no idea who was responsible for the final product here. Typically referred to as Lew Alcindor in his younger days, he changed his name when he converted to Islam. As a straightforward adventure story this is relatively entertaining, but the links to the Holmes literature and milieu seem somewhat tenuous. Sherlock Holmes gives Dr. Watson instructions to take a certain route to leave London to avoid Moriarty's gang, and part of this plan involves a ride in a brougham driven by a cloaked driver. Rate this book. I'm a big fan of Jabbar lately due to his op-eds, but this one transcends current political climates. Start by marking “Mycroft Holmes” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The plot, dialogue, and scenes lack imagination and bear all the marks of what is trite. The character has been used many times in works that are not adaptations of Holmes stories: This article is about the character. Mycroft is described as having abilities of deduction and knowledge exceeding even those of his brother, though their practical use is limited by his dislike of fieldwork.[2]. More action and adventure than fans of Mycroft from his few appearances in the Sherlock Holmes canon might expect. We are passionate about books, and to this end, we make every attempt to keep our books out of the landfills. Sherlock Holmes, the famous sleuth, has gone into retirement. Mycroft Holmes is a fictional character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and has appeared in a number of his stories. I really enjoyed the debut of Mycroft Holmes. When my friend told me that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wrote a Sherlock Holmes book I was like "the basketball player??? [3] Mycroft is occasionally referred to by Sherlock Holmes as "Brother Mycroft" in "The Bruce-Partington Plans". Welcome back. According to Watson, Mycroft's eyes are "a peculiarly light, watery grey" and always have "that far-away, introspective look" which Watson had only seen in Sherlock's when he exerted his full powers. You are right in thinking that he is under the British government. In this book, we first meet Mycroft Holmes, as he is portrayed by Dickinson. By which I mean I didn't dislike it, but nor did I feel in any way anxious to get back to it each day and find out what happens next. A story of a young Mycroft Holmes who is making a name for himself and is engaged to be married to a young woman born and raised in the Caribbean named Georgiana Suton. I didn't enjoy this characterization of a young Mycroft as much as I thought I should, perhaps this is because I am so used to the mature version of the character as showcased in the original s. I was aware that being a successful author was just one of the many things keeping KAJ busy post retirement from the NBA, but this is the last book I expected him to write. This is first in a what will be a series of Mycroft Holmes novels -- the second of which (Mycroft & Sherlock) came out to great reviews just a few weeks ago. Mycroft Holmes is a book made up of tropes, and poorly executed ones at that. It takes him until the sixth book to get to a point where he's on Enola's side. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. I am a major Sherlock Holmes fan. When Watson sees the coachman, he describes him as "a very massive driver wrapped in a dark cloak". Mycroft is seven years older than Sherlock. The book sees Mycroft Holmes fresh out of Cambridge University and he’s already making a name for himself working for the Secretary of State for War. There are reports of mysterious footprints on the beach and the children found drained of blood. Why not? In any case, the "repair" wasn't good enough or else made things worse. Everybody dies. Mycroft resembles his brother Sherlock Holmes, but is described in "The Greek Interpreter" as being "a much larger and stouter man". It was fine. Refresh and try again. [3], Mycroft makes a brief appearance in "The Final Problem". Mycroft has a unique position in the government, which is not named in the stories. [7] June Thomson theorised that Mycroft nominated Sherlock to infiltrate the German spy ring in "His Last Bow" (set in 1914) and might have persuaded Sherlock to come out of retirement. Mycroft and Sherlock: The Empty Birdcage A Season on the Reservation: My Soujourn with the White Mountain Apache Black Profiles in Courage: A Legacy of African American Achievement Fresh out of Cambridge University, the young Mycro…. It’s the one thing human beings can be relied upon to do. I was more than a little surprised that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had written a Holmsian mystery, not that I've followed the basketball star or had any idea about what his personal interests were. [3] In "The Bruce-Partington Plans", Watson states that Mycroft is "tall and portly", and gives the following description of him: Heavily built and massive, there was a suggestion of uncouth physical inertia in the figure, but above this unwieldy frame there was perched a head so masterful in its brow, so alert in its steel-grey, deep-set eyes, so firm in its lips, and so subtle in its play of expression, that after the first glance one forgot the gross body and remembered only the dominant mind.[4]. The news disturbs Georgiana and she insists on going... without Mycroft. Disappointed b/c the idea is good andI thought the plot had promise, but it just read too much like ama. Mycroft Holmes is a good book and an engaging mystery for Sherlockians and non-Sherlockians alike, but it's a particular delight for aficionados of the Doylean world. Rather well done! Mycroft Holmes is a good book and an engaging mystery for Sherlockians and non-Sherlockians alike, but it’s a particular delight for aficionados of the Doylean world. Then, Mycroft's friend Cyrus Douglas gets word that children in his native Trinidad are being killed. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr. on April 16, 1947 in New York City, New York, United States) is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach. “He had breath in him once,” he declared. Mycroft Holmes is the first book in the Mycroft Holmes series. The story was intriguing and the writing was intense. 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