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lizzylakes's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book isn’t exactly what I was expecting of such a well known classic, but it was pretty good. There was a lot of… interesting views on the lds faith, but the author later stated that he was misinformed. I had no clue who the perpetrators was or how he did it, and was definitely confused in the second part.
I really liked how the author made sure Sherlock had his faults and how he showed Sherlock’s humanity. I also liked the development of his and Watson’s friendship.
I really liked how the author made sure Sherlock had his faults and how he showed Sherlock’s humanity. I also liked the development of his and Watson’s friendship.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Religious bigotry
It portrays the LDS faith in a negative (and mostly incorrect) manner.havefa1th's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, and Medical content
izzyvioletgrace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This book is a crafted masterpiece. It links together perfectly and the plot is amazing. Sherlock holmes is a talented man.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Gore, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
wiwinia's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, Death, Violence, Blood, and Medical content
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Animal death
Minor: War
sierrakilocharlie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
thechocolatefinger's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Blood, and Violence
vedpears's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Death, Violence, and Murder
happysami's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Kidnapping
_ice_coffee_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, Murder, and Violence
ggcd1981's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Eu li a muitos anos atrás uma tradução para o português de A Study in Scarlet, porém não lembrava de quase nada. Dessa vez li em inglês e acho que em sua língua original a obra é bem mais atmosférica. O cenário de Londres Vitoriana é uma das coisas que mais gosto nas histórias de Sherlock Holmes. Nesse primeiro volume se segue Dr. John Watson em sua volta de uma guerra no Afeganistão para Londres e na sua busca de um companheiro para dividir um local para morar. Nesse contexto nos é apresentado Sherlock Holmes em todas as suas excentricidades e o famoso endereço 221B, Baker Street. Dr. Watson é logo envolvido na rotina de Sherlock como consultor de investigação da Scotland Yard e começa a relatar os casos em que Holmes é consultado. Um homem é encontrado morto em uma casa vazia, sem ferimentos, porém há sangue na cena do crime. Com a vítima, um americano, é encontrado um anel de diamante. Depois de algum tempo uma segunda vítima, também americano, é encontrada esfaqueada em um quarto de hotel. A investigação de Holmes é breve e em pouco tempo ele afirma saber a identidade do assassino, armando para esse uma “armadilha” e o capturando com a ajuda dos inspetores da Scotland Yard Lestrade e Gregson e também do Dr. Watson. A partir daí a narrativa passa a contar a história de vingança de Jefferson Hope, o assassino. A história de Hope começa em Utah, nos Estados Unidos onde suas vítimas faziam parte de um grupo religioso extremo que causou a morte da mulher que Jefferson amava, assim como do pai da garota. Pai e filha tentaram fugir do grupo religioso, mas foram pegos, o pai foi assassinado e a garota forçada a casar, em pouco tempo definhou e morreu. Essa parte do livro em que os conhecidos e amados personagens não estão presentes se arrasta um pouco, mas foi importante para contexto. As vítimas de Hope foram primeiro Enoch Drebber, o homem que forçou a garota, Lucy Ferrier, a ser uma de suas esposas, e segundo Joseph Stangerson, o homem que matou o pai, John Ferrier. Ao fim a única pergunta não respondida foi quem era o cumplice de Hope que tentou o ajudar a recuperar o anel de casamento de Lucy que Jefferson havia deixado cair sobre o corpo da primeira vítima. Não sei se essa questão será respondida nos próximos livros da série. A obra termina com a amizade entre Sherlock e Watson estabelecida e, como todos que conhecem a série já esperam, a Scotland Yard levando o crédito pelo trabalho realizado por Sherlock Holmes. A Study in Scarlet foi um primeiro volume bastante bom, estabelecendo muito bem a atmosfera e os personagens, com certeza quero ler os próximos volumes. Dou 4.25 estrelas.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Drug use, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Animal death, Murder, and Stalking
Moderate: Death of parent, War, Kidnapping, and Violence
Minor: Rape