A review by waytoomanybooks
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle

adventurous lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-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? Yes

3.5

Though the novel was a bit slow at the start, it certainly picked up after page 45! I’m not a regular mystery reader, but I enjoyed this classic as it is both approachable and short. Part two was a wild ride. I know mysteries are supposed to keep you guessing, but I was expecting neither
murderous Mormons
nor
a cross-continental revenge plot
. It’s quite a convoluted tale, but I enjoyed it anyway.
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