The Beekeeper's Apprentice (Post 10)

So I finally finished the book. I have to say this book was very enjoyable. Holmes and Russell finally get out of their mess by distracting Miss Donleavy and pushing the gun out of the way. Russell was pierced by the bullet which went through her and killed Miss Donleavy.

To continue with my previous discussion:
This book portrays Holmes as more of a father figure and that he can be human when he needs to be. In this book he isn't all uptight about his detective work. Throughout the book, Holmes was always looking out for Russell, even in the end of the book when they were being threatened. Holmes told Miss Donleavy to leave her out of it and just take him instead. Holmes is actually showing some affection for others which he did not show in the previous books I read. Holmes was willing to put his reputation on the line to save Russell. He was threatened to sign a letter that proved that he was a fraud. This is very unlike Holmes from what Watson has shown us. I think that Holmes was just really happy that he's finally met someone who thinks in the same way he does. It was like he had a daughter, that was how close the relationship was. I mean Holmes is the only person who Russell is really close too. I guess you could say he's even considered family because Russell never liked her aunt. Also, Holmes was able to help Russell overcome her nightmare of guilt. In the end, Holmes was able to help Russell become more like himself. He helped her become an unique individual. I'll add more later if I can think of more things to say, hehe.