Reviews - Eine Studie in Scharlachrot (Großdruck): Der erste Auftritt von Sherlock Holmes

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Eine Studie in Scharlachrot (Großdruck): Der erste Auftritt von Sherlock Holmes

There was nothing shocking or gasp-worthy about A Study In Scarlett, and I admit the mystery fell a bit flat for me, but I am in love with the Sherlock Holmes stories, the way Sir Author Conan Doyle wrote them, and the coziness of it all that you can’t turn to me for an unbiased opinion.
I am rather sentimental about A Study In Scarlet in particular because this was where I was introduced to Watson and Holmes in the first place.
I will be reading at least most of his work, such a comfort read for me, and I love to learn more about the characters and follow them through the webs of deduction, tagging along and watching as they untangle it.

e0706's review against another edition

3.75

informative mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sav_loves_books's review against another edition

2.75

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

jgintrovertedreader's review against another edition

2.0

I read a lot of Sherlock Holmes way back in high school one summer. When I ran out of library books, I occasionally delved into my parents' shelves and that's how I was first introduced to Mr. Holmes. I have a collection on my nook now and I decided to re-read this first--novella, I'll call it--for old times' sake.

I really didn't like it. I enjoyed the setup with Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Watson and their meeting and all that. But the actual mystery? Improbable is not even the word for it. It just defied belief. Why wouldn't a British detective know all about the American West? Please. The whole murder and everything is just overly melodramatic.

And then there was the way that the Mormons were portrayed. Unflattering to say the least. I am not Mormon and know shamefully little about the faith, but, my goodness--I was offended on their behalf!

I'm sure I'll get around to reading some more of the stories, but this re-read left a bad taste in my mouth.

kalinab's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

kitsuneheart's review against another edition

4.0

For the first half, the detective story I expected.

The second half: suddenly, Mormons.

I was very confused.

I feel as if the second half was put in for sensationalism (observe these heathens the Mormons and the evil they do!), and it definitely mars an otherwise enjoyable read. Holmes is charming, if somewhat eccentric and short-sighted. Watson is exceedingly British. It's a good start to this classic series, giving us all we need to know about the characters and how they will fit with one another.