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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I was super happy with my first read of 2021. This revamping of the Sherlock Holmes story is very satisfying. I liked it a lot. The author did a great job of translating Sherlock and Watson into women. Just a delight.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder
Moderate: Fatphobia, Pedophilia
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A fun read with engaging characters! I enjoyed the twist on a classic, although I thought the mystery was a bit thin. Would recommend as a light read, but probably would not re-read.
(listened on audiobook)
(listened on audiobook)
My rating system
1 - Did not enjoy
2 - Not irredeemable but has too many flaws to say I enjoyed
3 - Enjoyed it
4 - Great book but didn't love it
5 - Amazing book
1 - Did not enjoy
2 - Not irredeemable but has too many flaws to say I enjoyed
3 - Enjoyed it
4 - Great book but didn't love it
5 - Amazing book
The hype is real! Ahaha.
I've been a fan of Sherry Thomas ever since I picked up one of her romance novels.
For someone who studied English as a second language only as a teenager, her mastery of it is exquisite, her sentences crafted with the skill of an artisan. You read Sherry Thomas not only for the plot and dialogue, but also for the pleasure of her turns of phrase.
What if Sherlock Holmes was a lady who loves eating far too much and constantly uses her genius for legitimate feminine concerns such as working out (to the pound!) the exact weight that will give her a one point four (decimals included!!!) double chin? Apart from solving crimes, of course.
Extremely grateful to those who recommended the series, and all the more that Books 2 and 3 in the series are available, with Book 4 coming soon! Oh, it's a fine time to be alive.
I've been a fan of Sherry Thomas ever since I picked up one of her romance novels.
For someone who studied English as a second language only as a teenager, her mastery of it is exquisite, her sentences crafted with the skill of an artisan. You read Sherry Thomas not only for the plot and dialogue, but also for the pleasure of her turns of phrase.
What if Sherlock Holmes was a lady who loves eating far too much and constantly uses her genius for legitimate feminine concerns such as working out (to the pound!) the exact weight that will give her a one point four (decimals included!!!) double chin? Apart from solving crimes, of course.
Extremely grateful to those who recommended the series, and all the more that Books 2 and 3 in the series are available, with Book 4 coming soon! Oh, it's a fine time to be alive.
I've been lazy about writing about the books I read, even though I want to write at least a blurb about each book that I read. So, I'm trying to get back on track, and I'm starting with some of the books I read in April (since it's almost the end of June, I'm way behind!!)
This book is the first is a series of books about a young lady (Victorian era) who is a feminist before her time. As part of that feminism, young Miss Holmes picks up the persona of Sherlock Holmes. In this book, Holmes finds herself ostracized from polite society, looking for work, attempting to solve a murder, and meeting up with the person who will become her Ms. Watson.
However, despite all this action by Charlotte Holmes, she still remains at just the fringes of the mystery, and she doesn't seem to have it together in the way that I always imagined that Sherlock Holmes should. Despite these weaknesses, it is amusing seeing her try to get her way out of trouble, impersonate a man (that she has made up), and banter with the love that is unavailable to her. For all this, I really loved the book, and look forward to seeing a sequel to it!
This book is the first is a series of books about a young lady (Victorian era) who is a feminist before her time. As part of that feminism, young Miss Holmes picks up the persona of Sherlock Holmes. In this book, Holmes finds herself ostracized from polite society, looking for work, attempting to solve a murder, and meeting up with the person who will become her Ms. Watson.
However, despite all this action by Charlotte Holmes, she still remains at just the fringes of the mystery, and she doesn't seem to have it together in the way that I always imagined that Sherlock Holmes should. Despite these weaknesses, it is amusing seeing her try to get her way out of trouble, impersonate a man (that she has made up), and banter with the love that is unavailable to her. For all this, I really loved the book, and look forward to seeing a sequel to it!
Okay, this was fun. And I do believe I might just continue with this series! A genderbent Sherlock Holmes story? Absolutely! A romance between our Sherlock and a very attractive gentleman? Yes, please. A mystery story with a twist at the end that I did not [want to] see coming? Thank you!
I liked this, but felt that the book didn't quite know what kind of story it wanted to be. I have no problem with historical detective romances, or Sherlock pastiches/retellings, but this book veered from one category to the next without quite gelling. Still, it was well written and enjoyable, though I'm not sure I will pick up the next book in the series.
What if the great Sherlock Holmes was a lady pretending to be a man in order to be taken seriously and escape the rigid gender norms of her day?
This was a strong 3 stars for me. In other words there is a very good chance that I will read the second book, but I am not dying to read it. I enjoyed the relationship between the characters and watching the story unfold. I thought the author did a good job establishing Charlotte and how her mind worked. I did miss picturing Benedict Cumberbatch, but perhaps he could play Lord Ingram?
This was a strong 3 stars for me. In other words there is a very good chance that I will read the second book, but I am not dying to read it. I enjoyed the relationship between the characters and watching the story unfold. I thought the author did a good job establishing Charlotte and how her mind worked. I did miss picturing Benedict Cumberbatch, but perhaps he could play Lord Ingram?