Talk:His Last Bow (story)
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[edit] POV check
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This article has been nominated to be checked for its neutrality. Discussion of this nomination can be found on the talk page. (December 2007) |
The commentary section seems one-sided and overly critical, more of an editorial than commentary. Specifically, the section seems to violate Wikipedia:Neutral point of view in the following ways:
- Asserting opinion as fact, e.g. "Sherlock Holmes' conduct has no rational reason within the framework of the story".
- Not asserting facts about competing opionions.
- No references/citations about the "facts" in the commentary section.
Suggestions:
- Replace opinions with facts about opinions IAW Wikipedia:Neutral point of view. For example, include quotes/summary from a review of the story with such an opinion.
- Include facts about competing opinions IAW Wikipedia:Neutral point of view. For example, include quotes/summary from a review that is more positive about the story.
- Cite references for the above.
—Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.209.144.202 (talk • contribs) 12:05, July 7, 2006
I have re-written the section, taking the above into account. I hope now the "POV check" can be taken off.Adam keller 13:08, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
There has been no reaction whatever from whoever put that up, whatever his or her name. I am now going to remove it. If, whoever you are, you feel unsatisfied you can always put it up again (and write here your reasons). Adam keller 10:27, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Only instance of car travel?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this the only story where Holmes is depicted riding in a car rather than a Hansom cab? If I'm correct, then this is worth mentioning, as the horse-drawn Hansom cab is so closely identified with Holmes. It has much more of an era-change feel to it than the "Case Book" stories.
—Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.206.254.36 (talk • contribs) 23:53, July 15, 2006
- It was the only instance of Holmes and Watson in a car!!
[edit] The name Altamont
Altamont was the middle name of Conan Doyle's father.
[edit] Original research
Starting from the paragraph beginning "Over and above all that..." on down to the end of that section, it reads like a personal analysis of "what [ACD] should have done"; if that is the opinion of critics, they should be mentioned. 68.39.174.238 (talk) 05:50, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
