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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Interesting twist on Sherlock Holmes from a female perspective! Love the premise and the mystery is a good one, with enough clues along the way you can solve it (which is always fun). A Nice, light, mystery is a great way to think about this - although not sure I'll read more of the series.
A fantastic way to adapt the Sherlock Holmes genre; I've enjoyed Ms. Thomas' romance novels and I really like how she illuminates the thoughts and lives of women in her books. Well done!
This is my very first audio book and I loved it! What a clever and creative retelling of the Sherlock Holmes story.
Terrible, difficult to follow. Thought about giving up several times. I wish I had.
Sherry Thomas’ A Study in Scarlet Women is an unabashedly feminist pastiche of Sherlock Holmes. In this novel—the first one in a series—features Charlotte Holmes. Charlotte and Sherlock share the same sharp observational skills and keen mind. Unlike her male counterpart, however, Charlotte is hemmed in by society’s rules about female behavior. She is also rather fond of sweets and exuberant dresses. Where Sherlock could stick his long nose into any situation that interested him, Charlotte has to plan elaborate ruses for the comfort of her clients. Even with these barriers and restrictions, Charlotte makes a smashing debut as a private consultant...
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adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Live live this author's romance books but couldn't handle this character and the style of the narrative. I don't know if I would have done better if I had known the crude sexual content would be hitting me hard first thing, but I sort of like my romance books separate from my historical mysteries. I quit in the first chapter so I could be convinced to go back if someone out there wants to convince me the rest of the book isn't quite so bad.
#readharder myster written by POC
#popsugar2018 favorite color in title
#popsugar2018 favorite color in title
Even more delightful than Benedict Cumberbatch, Charlotte Holmes is now my favorite Sherlock!