The first part is pretty awesome, though

[beeinmybonnet]

I’m trudging through the second part of The Valley of Fear.
… ACD couldn’t write romance if his life depended on it, could he?

And while I’m on the subject of Sherlock Holmes, good grief, how can Holmsians be borderline homophobic and still praise Jeremy Brett’s performance? Because Brett’s Holmes is flaming, it’s hilarious. (Did RDJ perhaps draw inspiration from Brett during the restaurant scene in the movie? Because I’m recognizing that “catty bitch” behaviour.)

And now for something completely different. I’ve been playing guitar so much these last few days that I’ve pulled my little finger. Owie. I’m still no rock star, though. Hm. (But I can play In the Hall of the Mountain King!)

I’ve also written +1000 words my bigbang fic, finally. Thanks so much for the kind support! ♥

ALSO, GUESS WHO'S HAVING SPORTS HOLIDAY THIS WEEK? :D

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[yan-tan-tether.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure I skipped most of the second half of VALL - isn't there a long, tedious flashback with no Holmes & Watson in? The short stories are much better, imo.

I've been firmly over on the slash side of fandom so far so I haven't encountered any homophobia from Holmesians - I guess they're not big fans of the gay interpretation of H&W's relationship? And Brett!Holmes is *delightfully* queer, it's true.

[skull-bearer.livejournal.com]

I skipped both the second half of Study in Scarlet and Valley of Fear because grief *yawn*
I love the Granada series for that. Particularly their adaptation of Sign of Four. I got to the end and was like.... that's it? It's over now? They've skipped the romance ENTIRELY? ... okay... no complaints here... wow.

[ladylovelace.livejournal.com]

God, I don't even remember The Valley of Fear. I mean, it's been over 8 years since I even looked at it.

I take it you have seen this (http://www.nekosmuse.com/sherlockholmes/subtext.htm)? If not you will love it to death, I think.

Well, the path to flame and glory is riddled with callouses and strained fingers. It will be worth it when you are world famous.

Woo for writing \o/ - see, you'll be fine :D

[rabidsamfan.livejournal.com]

ACD couldn't write Americans.

My personal theory is that VALL was written just after STUD and then Watson suppressed it until he was really dead short of money. Which is why he had to "introduce" Moriarty in FINA, even though he'd known about the man for years.

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

regarding the second half of "Valley of Fear"
I would love to know what in the hell "acushla" means. I can't find it in the dictionary.