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Different types of Mysteries - Miss Known
We are more than halfway through November and the days are getting cosier each time. And although I’m up for a mystery at any time of the year, it somehow gets extra special in the cold months. So today I want to talk about different types of mysteries on books, movies/tv series, and games. By different types I mean ways to present the story regardless who’s the murderer or how strange was the crime. So I’m not looking to original crimes for example committed by aliens or the bigfoot – strange choices – what I do care about is how the story develops to the reader/view/gamer. Also, keep in mind that I haven’t read every single mystery book or saw every mystery film/series so I might be missing some. Books Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle are brilliant and timeless authors that bring unique features to the crime-solving department. Doyle introduces us one of the best detectives, Sherlock Holmes. And although the clues aren’t right in front of your face, he uses another very important aspect, deduction. I can’t get tired of the observations skills of Sherlock and neither other people, in fact, it does exist books to teach you the art of Sherlock Holmes and how to becomes a good observer as he. It’s crazy thinking how can a fictional character became such icon. Meanwhile, Agatha has a few characters, but only a couple stud out from the crowd, such as Detective Inspector Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Although my knowledge of Agatha’s books is very narrow considering the first time I read one was 2 weeks ago. Therefore, I prefer to talk about the TV adaptations. Films and Tv Series On the big and small screen, I have to mention again the greatest writers of all time. The adaptations made from the novels can be as great as the original. The ITV series Miss Marple is my all time favourite adaptation of Agatha’s work. The unique way how in the end they show you every clue that lead to the killer and you actually see/know the clues were shown in the episode, it’s just amazing. And the BBC Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch is my bae. Go ahead, cringe away with the word. Although you have to agree that he can do an amazing job. After him only Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock in the movie A Game of...
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