Reviews

A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas

densar64's review

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. I must admit that the fun and energetic portrayal of Enola Holmes by Millie Bobby Brown in the Netflix movie (no relationship as far as I know between that movie and this book other than both have a female "Holmes" as the main character). The story is interesting and I loved how some of the Sherlock Holmes tropes were adapted for this new take on that world. I was sometimes confused about some of the characters but when this happened, it would get resolved relatively quickly. I particularly liked how Watson was introduced, and some of the side characters and their relationships which certainly changed several aspect of the original world (to be expected). I'm not sure that Charlotte's behavior and personality throughout was always as consistent as it should have been but again, it didn't prevent my enjoyment. I also felt that the ending of the main story line didn't involve enough the main character, which was odd, but the ending was still satisfying enough. And the little "epilogue" chapter after that was really fun. Overall, a very entertaining and enjoyable read. I'm definitively going to read the next one in the series...

hidingzeus's review

2.0

2.5
I understand what the author was doing but I'm not a fan. It needs some editing to tighten things up a bit and a better through-line for the main mystery, which felt very disconnected to the main story or even the protagonist herself. I know it's not a direct comparison, but I kind of just wished I was reading Enola Holmes instead.
I won't read anymore in the series. Too bad. I was hoping it was going to be my next new series.

lillysbooks's review

adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-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? No

2.25

i liked the way the case was solved, very special and unique and different from any case i have ever read about. i love seeing holmes as a woman, as well as the aspects of feminism and femininity. but altogether the story did sadly lack for me in plot and characters. 

katherina_lei's review against another edition

• 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? Yes

3.75

I liked this book quite a lot. There were too many names to remember, and it took me quite a while to remember who was who, but once I got into it I was pulled in pretty well! I will admit that by the reveal at the end, I was still unsure who some of the characters were.

mindfullibrarian's review

5.0

LOVED IT! 1860's England + a smart gender-bending Sherlock Holmes story + a little romance = everything I really need.

lazylys's review

3.0

3.5

holl3640's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

emilym1093's review

4.0

I quite enjoyed this book, more than I expected to. I give special credit to the narrator, who turned dialogue that might have otherwise felt clunky into an appealing listen.

notesonbookmarks's review

4.0

Lady Sherlock = YES! I'm a big fan of this re imagining of Sherlock Holmes as a woman. Definitely will pick up the second one. Charlotte/Sherlock is my favorite. And Mrs. Watson! 😊

suvata's review against another edition

4.0

This not your father’s Sherlock Holmes. A Study in Scarlet Women is a feminist reimagining of Arthur Conan Doyle’s unforgettable characters.