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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Suicide
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
DNF at chapter 2. Can't anybody write good books nowadays? I am in the worst book slump ever. I am begging you... Can anybodyyyyyy find me a book to loooooovvvveee?
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
Great book if you love a Sherlock Holmes spin-off
I found this to be a little slow to start but I enjoyed the mystery. This series is a gender-swapped retelling of Sherlock Holmes. With her inquisitive mind, Charlotte Holmes has never felt comfortable with the demureness expected of the fairer sex in upper class society. But even she never thought that she would become a social pariah, an outcast fending for herself on the mean streets of London. When the city is struck by a trio of unexpected deaths and suspicion falls on her sister and her father, Charlotte is desperate to find the true culprits and clear the family name.
This was so creatively put together. I’m sure I have missed a lot of a subtle references since I haven’t read the original tales but I still had a lot of fun reading this. I adore the dynamic between Charlotte and Watson. Will be interested to see how that develops over the later books in the series. Also I would be interested to see how the romance develops as it was a little light on but not that it bothered me since I love a slow burn.
Charlotte is a pretty ballsy character. She wanted to go on a study but her family is aginst that as her role is to marry and have children. No phases by the consequences, Charlotte takes her life and future into her own hands.
Sherry Thomas has done an amazing job not only constructing the upper class society and the middle and lower classes of Victorian England. While they all seem worlds part they do share one thing in common; the suffocating constraints placed on women. The setting is vivid and feels authentic, which is a huge plus for me when it comes to historical fiction.
This was so creatively put together. I’m sure I have missed a lot of a subtle references since I haven’t read the original tales but I still had a lot of fun reading this. I adore the dynamic between Charlotte and Watson. Will be interested to see how that develops over the later books in the series. Also I would be interested to see how the romance develops as it was a little light on but not that it bothered me since I love a slow burn.
Charlotte is a pretty ballsy character. She wanted to go on a study but her family is aginst that as her role is to marry and have children. No phases by the consequences, Charlotte takes her life and future into her own hands.
Sherry Thomas has done an amazing job not only constructing the upper class society and the middle and lower classes of Victorian England. While they all seem worlds part they do share one thing in common; the suffocating constraints placed on women. The setting is vivid and feels authentic, which is a huge plus for me when it comes to historical fiction.
Check out my full review on my Lisa Latte Booktube Channel at https://youtu.be/I9LVNQ1OKZE?t=1015
Here is a book with a lot of promise, that simply fails to deliver. There was not a single moment in this book where I cared about the characters or even about the answers to the various mysteries Holmes was solving. That is saying a lot - I am typically the type of reader who ponders the plot and characters every moment away from a book, and I did not think about this book even once when I wasn't reading it. Disappointing.
I was hooked after the first chapter! If you are one who enjoys Sherlock Holmes, mystery, retellings and fascinating female leads then I would suggest this book. The novel follows Charlotte Holmes after her fall from society. She uses her skills of observation and deduction (along with the help of Mrs. Watson) to keep from depending on a man. All while solving the deaths of 3 seemingly unconnected people. I laughed out loud from the witty retorts and Charlotte's inability to fully understand the workings of other minds at times. With a hint of romance, sisterly love, and a mystery that keeps you guessing until the end, A Study in Scarlet Women is a read that you do not want to pass up.
I really enjoyed this. Like someone else posted, it's a slow burn. Almost zero romance. Just an engaging story. The narration on the audiobook is outstanding.