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maggies's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book didn't live up to my (admittedly) very high expectations, but it was still an enjoyable read/listen. The voice acting, in particular, was commendable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Incest, and Suicide
Minor: Misogyny and Sexism
rrovezzi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Incest and Child abuse
elinec's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Pedophilia, Suicide, and Incest
grubrednuf's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I wish I had some content warnings before I read this book. It seriously hindered my ability to enjoy and get into the book. Also, fairly long conjecture and setup because it's obviously the first of a series (which is fine but took SO long to get anywhere). Some unresolved plot lines or tidied up quick without deference to all the prior build up. Intrigued enough to read the second of the series but also can't be bothered to search it out. I recognize it is a beloved series which also makes me consider continuing to see if it gets better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Rape and Fatphobia
Minor: Incest
meerkatdash's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Tightly written mystery. The differences from and commentary on the Doyle novels was entertaining. My favorite twist was who supports Charlotte as Dr. Watson supports Sherlock Holmes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Incest, Pedophilia, Violence, Trafficking, and Child abuse
jacquez's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I was not expecting the resolution of the mystery, and found it rather jarring for reasons I will put in the content warning section below. The resolution made sense, and the story hangs together well, and the through-lines of narrative about "ruined" ("scarlet") women were really interesting -- the ways in which women had to cope with being damaged in the eyes of the world.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Incest, Sexual assault, and Trafficking
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