not a perfect app

I picked this Sherlock Holmes collection over the others, even though its a bit more expensive, because it seemed to include more material (I havent completely investigated that, but I think it might be true), and the graphic design is pleasant. However, Im not crazy about the interface--the text doesnt scroll (you have to flip a chunk of it forward with your finger), and the type size is not adjustable; in my opinion its too big. The bookmarking feature doesnt seem to work that well--you cant save more than one bookmark in a story (though most people wont need to), and I dont see a way to mark passages, or search for words, which some other companies offer. I was particularly dismayed to see, upon first opening the app, that they made a few large spelling mistakes ("Hounds of the Baskervilles" in the TOC; "The Hound of Baskervilles" on the decorative graphic title; and "A Study in Scaret" on a title page)--luckily, there dont seem to be many errors in the actual text, though Ive come across a few (and I havent read that far).

I wouldnt expect a cheap digital version of a book to be perfect, and Im glad to have the Holmes stories tucked into my phone, but I think Standard Works does a better book app. I wont buy another one from Ubiklabs unless they improve their interface, or offer a book that I cant find elsewhere.

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