The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets

Interesante , entretenido libro para adolescentes . Asequible leerlo en inglés con un nivel medio

It's not only about Enola finding people its also about Enola finding herself n coping with various things.

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I absolutely adored this 6 book feminist retelling of the Sherlock Holmes series and so wish it had been around in my youth. The protagonist is Enola Holmes, the much younger sister of the famous Sherlock & Mycroft Holmes, who is abandoned on her 14th birthday by their unusual mother but left with sufficient means to make her own path (if she can evade her brothers and societal expectations). Every sentence of Springer’s writing is brilliant and witty and the mysteries are intriguing, well-crafted—and at times shocking—in the true spirit of a Sherlock Holmes mystery. But my favorite aspect is the way the books reveal the true plight of women and the poor in Victorian London. There is a social consciousness as well as a retelling of romanticized notions we might have about this era that truly give this series substance. A book that manages to be clever and meaningful? Yes please! Finally, I was a bit worried that the quality of the series would start declining as it went on—as easily happens with longer series. Not so in this case. Books 4-6 were actually my favorites. Absolutely brilliant from start to finish!

I love Nancy Springer's writing and plotting and characterization, and I love the Enola Holmes series. This, the third book, is in my opinion a bit weaker than numbers 1, 2, 5, and 6, which are outstanding -- but it is very worth reading, both on its own and as part of the series. I love what is at stake in this book: Dr. Watson! And because out of the Holmes brood only Enola knows the language of flowers, only she can "see" what is happening and only she can solve the crime and save Dr. Watson. Throughout the series, Enola often knows things that her brothers don't because she, being female, is aware of the doings and interests of both males and females. They, being males, completely ignore the doings and interests of women. Therefore, Enola is really better armed and better prepared than her brothers, because she does not shut out half of the world. Very cleverly plotted and paced. Recommended!