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R. Holmes & Co.

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saoirseinmayo_119 · 20 Oct 2026, 14:10 UTC

Trying to choose my next read and R. Holmes & Co. is in the running. Any spoiler-free thoughts on the pacing?

ciaran.byrne · 21 Oct 2026, 03:10 UTC

Saoirse, same question here. A quick note on the pace would help me make up my mind.

niamh_dunne · 20 Oct 2026, 18:10 UTC

R. Holmes & Co. is one I am weighing up. The pitches in here are useful. A couple of lines about the tone can tell me more than a score.

cianreads · 21 Oct 2026, 08:10 UTC

Niamh, i have added a boost too. Would be interesting to see how it sits beside the other choices.

cianflynn · 20 Oct 2026, 22:10 UTC

For anyone considering R. Holmes & Co.: Could someone add a spoiler-free note about the opening? That is usually what helps me choose.