Reviews tagging 'Classism'

A Study in Charlotte (Charlotte Holmes Novel) by Brittany Cavallaro

2 reviews

bashsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I... definitely thought that this modern Sherlock Holmes adaptation was sapphic. (In my defense, Jamie is a unisex name!) It took me about 10 pages to realize that it wasn't.

Despite the lack of lesbians, I enjoyed A Study in Charlotte. I think this author has a good handle on what makes anr intriguing mystery, as well as an understanding on how the Holmesesque savant-detective operates. What she doesn't have a great understanding of is the state of Connecticut, which is extremely funny to me as someone who has spent a lot of time there. (Protip: We don't really play rugby over here, not even in the most pretentious tips of New England.)

All-in-all, a solid read. Love the character work especially. Will definitely read the rest of the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Drug use, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Drug abuse

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Sexual violence, and Rape

Minor: Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Classism, and Suicide

-Explosion/bomb -Surveillence (nonconsensual)

edmund_pearce's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, Bullying, Child death, Toxic friendship, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and Rape

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Cursing, and Eating disorder