The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
Nicholas Meyer
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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
Published
1978
Publisher
Wilhelm Heyne Verlag
Pages
223
ISBN-10
3453008014
Description
**First discovered and then painstakingly edited and annotated by Nicholas Meyer, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution related the astounding and previously unknown collaboration of Sigmund Freud with Sherlock Holmes, as recorded by Holmes's friend and chronicler, Dr. John H. Watson.** In addition to its breathtaking account of their collaboration on a case of diabolic conspiracy in which the lives of millions hang in the balance, it reveals such matters as the real identity of the heinous professor Moriarty, the dark secret shared by Sherlock and his brother Mycroft Holmes, and the detective's true whereabouts during the Great Hiatus, when the world believed him to be dead.***--Goodreads*** **"What a splendid book, what grand fun!** A corking good read & a crackling good adventure that performs the delicious miracle of bringing back to life the greatest detective of them all."***--Chicago Tribune*** **Nicholas Meyer's Sherlock Holmes pastiche, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution retroactively changes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Final Problem" while confronting Holmes's cocaine addiction and explaining what drives the man.** To this end, Meyer dethrones Moriarty and recasts him as Holmes's childhood math tutor who became the focus of Holmes's cocaine addled delusions, for which Watson took the detective to Austria in order to receive the aid of Sigmund Freud. Meyer, like many authors of Holmes pastiche, presents the narrative as a recently discovered manuscript of Watson's writing and, in presenting it in this manner, he adds the occasional footnote with **references to other Holmes works or scholarly works based on Sherlockiana** as if it were an annotated manuscript. Though Freud is a problematic individual historically, Meyer uses him and his theories in a manner that fits with some of the other pseudoscience in Doyle's original stories. The climactic train chase and sword fight make for a fun action scene. Overall, Meyer's Holmes pastiche entertains and replicates the tone of some of Doyle's writing so that it will entertain fans of the originals.***--Goodreads reviewer: DarthDeverell | May 6, 2017 |4 of 5 Stars***
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
This edition of The Seven-Per-Cent Solution has approximately 223 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
For most readers, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution typically takes between 4h 39m and 3h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 43m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
The estimated word count for The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is approximately 55,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution was written by Nicholas Meyer.
When was The Seven-Per-Cent Solution published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1978. The original work may have been published on a different date.