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librarymouse's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A Study in Scarlet was an enjoyable read. Sherlock Holmes, for all his quirks, is history's best detective, and this was a fun introduction into his adventures. The plight of Jefferson Hope and his love for Lucy was charming, and then heart breaking. I got to the second section of the novel I did a double take of sorts and googled it to make sure that my digital copy of the book hadn't accidentally been merged with another book. The difference in the plot in the flashback section was jarring, but the writing style stayed consistent between the actual investigation and the explanation behind it. The character of Watson was far different from his modern iterations. I kind of enjoyed him being characterized as being choosey about what's worthy of him leaving the house, in order to conserve his limited energy after being injured while serving in the military. There was racism and classist sentiment sprinkled throughout the book that was considered acceptable at the time it was written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Racism, Animal death, Blood, Death, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Sexism, Trafficking, and Stalking
Minor: War and Xenophobia
caitlin_doggos's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Violence, Murder, Racial slurs, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Gun violence and Terminal illness
freddybingsu's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Death of parent
sunny_not's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
After the middle bit I was not interested in the story at all and I really didn't wanted to continue but I kept going since it's such a short book. I'm glad that I continued since after that backstory bit it picked up the pace which made the story a lot better in the end. So even though some parts were really boring I liked the story in the end but not as much as other murder mystery books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
mts's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Religious bigotry
shaney_swift's review
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
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? No
4.0
I read and re-read Sherlock Holmes in general MANY times in my teen years, but I think only read this one once, or possibly even gave up in the middle of the long back story section.
This time through it clearly confirmed my love of Sherlock Holmes, despite the passing decades. Though I still didn't love the back story section, it was a lot easier to engage in as an adult, if only because I was mentally prepared for it this time.
Possibly not the best book to start with if you've never read Sherlock Holmes before, but very enjoyable for all the classic mystery and (now stereotypical) clever deduction moments.
This time through it clearly confirmed my love of Sherlock Holmes, despite the passing decades. Though I still didn't love the back story section, it was a lot easier to engage in as an adult, if only because I was mentally prepared for it this time.
Possibly not the best book to start with if you've never read Sherlock Holmes before, but very enjoyable for all the classic mystery and (now stereotypical) clever deduction moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Kidnapping
grimviolins's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Blood and Alcohol
adrijagd's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Murder
akira_outofthegravity's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
I feel like I’m missing something- I actually didn’t think I’d purchased the whole book. That’s it? Too short for any kind of real mystery or development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder