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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
An interesting case, sadly the second half was kinda boring with all those background story.
It took me a hot minute to grasp the change in time (first victorian book) but it was written so well
Sherlock, is well, Sherlock and I can't wait to see how the next few books pan out
Sherlock, is well, Sherlock and I can't wait to see how the next few books pan out
I really liked this book. I found the story interesting and the writing was very readable (I wasn't sure what to expect on that front.) I had a moment of confusion in the middle of the book but pretty quickly realized where the author had gone. I enjoyed the detour. It was enlightening to read about the meeting of Holmes and Watson. It definitely gave me an original view of how the pair interacted and the enjoyable oddities of Holmes and his methods.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
I've been wanting to read any of Sherlock Holmes' stories but somehow I haven't been able to...Until the book club that I've been part of finally chose this book as this month's book to read. Written from the perspective of Dr. Watson, Holmes' wingman, this book made me understand why the franchise is very famous and enjoyable. Holmes' ability to deduct things is impressive to me, also the way it's written is very enjoyable. I'll pick up another Holmes' story in the near future for sure.
I’ve read a few Sherlock Holmes stories before, but I had never gotten around to A Study in Scarlet, the very first one. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I ended up really enjoying it. My favorite part was the beginning, where Dr. Watson arrives in London after serving in the second war in Afghanistan. Looking for a place to live, he ends up sharing a flat with a strange but fascinating man named Sherlock Holmes. Before long, Watson finds himself caught up in a murder investigation, and Holmes proves to be a brilliant and unique detective.
What surprised me most was the sudden shift in the middle of the book. The story moves away from London to the deserts of Utah and focuses on a group of Mormons. At first, I was confused and didn’t understand why the narrative had changed so drastically. But as I kept reading, I realized this section was the backstory to the murder introduced earlier. Once I understood that, I became more interested and really wanted to know how everything would connect in the end.
What surprised me most was the sudden shift in the middle of the book. The story moves away from London to the deserts of Utah and focuses on a group of Mormons. At first, I was confused and didn’t understand why the narrative had changed so drastically. But as I kept reading, I realized this section was the backstory to the murder introduced earlier. Once I understood that, I became more interested and really wanted to know how everything would connect in the end.
A solid detective case that kept me guessing throughout.
I definitely enjoyed Part One and the later chapters that featured Holmes and Watson solving the case far more than the chapters in Part Two that were set in America.
Although it took me a while to get into/read through the chapters featuring the reason the murder comitted their crime, it was interesting to read and not at all what I was expecting.
3.5/4 stars
I definitely enjoyed Part One and the later chapters that featured Holmes and Watson solving the case far more than the chapters in Part Two that were set in America.
Although it took me a while to get into/read through the chapters featuring the reason the murder comitted their crime, it was interesting to read and not at all what I was expecting.
3.5/4 stars
that moment when part two finally starts making sense
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:
Yes