A nice ending for a rather good series. I’m not calling it a great classic but “rather good” seems fair enough.<\/p>\n
It is only possible to appreciate this show if you look at it the right way. It is not, as it first appears, a detective show. It’s gothic horror\/romance. A detective story depends on surprising the audience while keeping them convinced of its logic and plausibility. A gothic story is all about atmosphere and style.<\/p>\n
Gosick<\/em> is loaded with implausibilities (even allowing for the fact that it is set in an alternate universe with an alternate history) but style and atmosphere it has aplenty. Furthermore I find that the characters grow on me, particularly the heroine who starts out seeming obnoxious but becomes increasingly sympathetic and admirable as the story unfolds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"