Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Hound of the Baskervilles (Illustrated Classic Editions) by Malvina G. Vogel, Arthur Conan Doyle

10 reviews

tarahroh's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Reading this does make me question all adaptations of the story. Why do they vary so much? There is something about each character and their background that I loved exploring. They left me with questions and an egarness to learn about their lives independent from sherlock. I think this is part of the beauty of his stories.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Minor: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship

the_true_monroe's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Thanks to the Audrey app and winning another one of their StoryGraph giveaways, I got to finally read a Sherlock Holmes story! I enjoyed it so much more than I thought I would and it was a bit fast when Sherlock explains things but I also listen at 1.5 speed, so I will have to go through the notes from the guide which help a lot. Same guide as The Picture Of Dorian Gray which I would not have fully understood without their guidance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Racism, Stalking, Infidelity, and Animal cruelty

Minor: Emotional abuse and Classism

seforana's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Animal death, Gore, Physical abuse, Grief, Murder, Toxic relationship, Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, and Body horror

singalana's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I grew up reading Sherlock Holmes stories, and I’ve seen the movie (with Jeremy Brett) many times. But I don’t think I’ve ever read this book. I happened to win this at StoryGraph’s Giveaway as an Audrey audiobook. I must say I was positively surprised, as I enjoyed the narrator and the guide.

But enough about that and into the book. As many of you know, this is a classic detective story with a hint of the supernatural. There seems to be a curse upon the Baskervilles: a huge hound haunts the members of the family, and Sherlock Holmes is called to help as the curse threatens the last remaining member of the Baskerville family.

The story is told from the perspective of Watson, who is a well-meaning doctor and a faithful friend of Sherlock Holmes. Watson is sent to investigate, as Holmes is otherwise engaged. Soon, he discovers that strange things are indeed happening. But can they protect the last Baskerville before the Hound gets him too?

I like Sherlock Holmes, and I think Doyle does excellent villains, but Watson is sometimes infuriatingly clueless, and Doyle’s women leave a lot to be desired. But I can’t help but like this story nonetheless. It has all the elements of an interesting story: a family curse, a creepy setting, suspicious servants… It’s not perfect by any means, but I think the ending is satisfying, and I had a good time listening to it! 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Alcohol, Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

waytoomanybooks's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was an assigned reading, but I enjoyed it all the same. I didn't see most of the twists and reveals coming, despite the characters being ubiquitous! I can see why the plots, characters, and themes have had such strong staying power over the last 100+ years. Other than letting a potential reade know about some heavy-handed chunks of exposition that bogged me down, I’d highly recommended it. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Murder, Classism, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Stalking, Animal death, Blood, Death, and Gun violence

book_bear's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Sherlock Holmes stories are always wonderful and masterfully written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I have loved every single one! Hats off to you, Sir Doyle! <3 :) 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Murder, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse

ayushk21's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Confinement

ran_sophia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny

Minor: Violence

anniereads221's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Misogyny

Classism

thembojoebiden's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Alcohol