Mastermind  (English, Paperback, Konnikova Maria)

The author, Maria Konnikova, has written this book with plots and passages from the famous Sherlock Holmes stories.

Summary of the Book

This book answers many questions for us about why Holmes was considered such a superior detective. Is it possible for us to have a powerful mind like that of Sherlock Holmes? The author of this book tells us that this is possible. She has used plots and passages from the entertaining series and shows us how Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective has an ever-present mindfulness. His mental disposition is a foundation to his success. She uses the concept of Holmes ‘brain attic’, a metaphor for the information in our head and how we choose to organize our knowledge. She provides us with mental strategies that will lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. She goes through the principles of logic, deduction, creativity and imagination. This book is a remarkable guide that will help us see the greatness of Sherlock Holmes and help in upgrading our minds.

About Maria Konnikova

Maria Konnikova is a Russian-American writer and journalist. Her books are mostly about psychology and literature. She is currently working on her second book “on the psychology of the con”.