A Case of Madness (or The Curious Appearance of Holmes in the Nighttime)

Absolutely in love

Bewertung am 27.03.2023
Bewertungsnummer: 1908796
Bewertet: eBook (ePUB)

"It's weird how quickly one person can change everything. What a lovely and inconvenient coincidence it was to meet him." This book has made me feel it all—sadness, hope, joy, love. With "A Case of Madness" Yvonne Knop has managed to craft a story that seamlessly weaves together the sadness and hoplessness the main character faces with the joys life has to offer. The attention paid to each and every detail of Andrew's character and the way he experiences not only the world but his own emotions is incredibly unique, and it was a delight to follow him through the ups and downs of his life. The queerness in this book made me tear up more often than I'd like to admit. While there are more and more queer books being published, it is rare to find ones featuring older characters. Andrew proves that no, you don't have to have everything figured out and it's never too late to be your true, honest self. His conversation with Sherlock Holmes, whose appearances and commentary i absolutely adored, about having to face death without dying will for sure stick with me for a long time. If you're looking for a queer romcom with endearing characters and aren't scared of conversing with a fictional detective that suddenly appeared in your living room, this book is for you. A love letter to being queer and to being alive.