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A review by jpsjps
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
4.25
What a good read. Like most people I’m familiar with the character of Sherlock Holmes, but I’ve never read the books. The first story did not disappoint. I liked how whimsical the the first half was and am glad it was told from the perspective of Watson.
I don’t know how I feel structurally about the the detour the second half takes. I liked the section and it did show the murderer’a motive, but its position in the story felt just a tad awkward.
I was worried this book might be dated, but it was assuredly not. I did not have to look up many words and the prose flowed wonderfully.
I don’t know how I feel structurally about the the detour the second half takes. I liked the section and it did show the murderer’a motive, but its position in the story felt just a tad awkward.
I was worried this book might be dated, but it was assuredly not. I did not have to look up many words and the prose flowed wonderfully.