I had mixed feelings about the concept of this book the moment I put it on my wishlist. Starting to read didn't change that--would I be able to suspense my disbelief regarding Oscar Wilde as a detective hero? I would say the ultimate answer is no, but it didn't stop me reading, and I'm contemplating of reading the next book in series too, to see what the author does with Bosie. I wasn't too keen on the narrative voice (it's first-person Robert Sherard) that kept insisting that of course Oscar Wilde never did anything naughty with the boys, which became very grating after a while. ( )

An okay read for a few hours. Don't expect anything life-altering or profound. ( )

http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/6... ( )

A young artist's model is found dead in a ritualized slaughter scene. Legendary writer and wit Wilde solicits help from his friend Doyle and Sherard to investigate. Wonderfully evocative portraits of fictionalized mystery writers and a satisfying twist. ( )

Although the plot of this novel is nothing out of the ordinary, I thought the use of the historical characters Wilde, Doyle and Sherrard was well done. The mystery and the techniques used by Wilde were very Sherlocklian. Although I'm not very familar with Oscar Wilde I have the impression that many of his more famous lines are woven into this novel. ( )