I'm not sure how many of you have read this story yet. I was concerned about it being in a science fiction anthology. I still have yet to find a quality that might allow it to be deemed "science fiction". I had always grouped Sherlock Holmes into the mystery genre, and this story seems to fit that demographic more so.
On a semi related note, who else is excited about the premier of "Elementary" with Lucy Liu as Watson? The British television show "Sherlock" is amazing and I really hope we can make something as good here in the US.
I will definitely be watching the premiere of Elementary, although I'm a little concerned because I love the BBC's Sherlock.
ReplyDeleteMy roommate and I just started watching BBC's "Sherlock" and we are obsessed with it! I'm honestly a little nervous for Elementary though. I think Martin Freeman is a really good Watson, so we'll see how Lucy Liu does.
ReplyDeleteSherlock is quite excellent. I'm not sure how I feel about getting into two Holmes shows at the same time; I think it's a bit of an odd decision. But nothing we haven't done before (see what I did there?)
ReplyDeleteAs for the story, I would say the Sci-Fi element of it comes from the mystery Holmes is trying to solve.
I agree I struggle to find how "The Case of Death and Honey" is a science fiction story. I think of it along the lines of a mystery as well. I am curious as to why it is in the genre of science fiction. Maybe just the time period helps it become science fiction?
ReplyDeleteI believe the sci-fi part comes from Holmes' success in creating an elixir for eternal youth using bees. It does still retain some mystery character though.
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