Description
By: Ernest Bramah (1868-1942)
Max Carrados by Ernest Bramah is a collection of detective stories featuring the eponymous Max Carrados, a blind detective with exceptional abilities. Despite his blindness, Carrados is able to solve complex cases using his keen sense of observation, intuition, and deductive reasoning.
The stories in this collection are well-crafted and entertaining, with clever plot twists and intriguing mysteries that keep the reader engaged. Bramah’s writing is witty and engaging, and he creates a memorable and unique protagonist in Max Carrados.
One of the most impressive aspects of the book is how Bramah portrays Carrados’ blindness not as a hindrance, but as a unique advantage that allows him to see things that others might overlook. This adds an interesting twist to the traditional detective story and makes Carrados a truly original and compelling character.
Overall, Max Carrados is a delightful collection of detective stories that will appeal to fans of classic mystery fiction. Bramah’s writing is engaging, the mysteries are cleverly plotted, and Max Carrados is a protagonist worth rooting for. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fresh take on the detective genre.
Book Description:
Max Carrados is a blind detective who has developed his own remaining senses to a superior level and who has enlisted the superior observations skills of his butler to fill in for any deficiency of his own. His visual deficiency is no obstacle to solving the most difficult cases. As with some better known sleuths, Mr. Carrados’ feats amaze, entertain and satisfy.
