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A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
5.0

I've always loved Sherlock Holmes but the Holmes I've loved have been the ones depicted via tv and movies. This is the first time I've met the man himself in all his glory and glory it was.

I'm listening to [b:Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Audio Collection|34429916|Sherlock Holmes The Definitive Audio Collection|Arthur Conan Doyle|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1488293263s/34429916.jpg|55535767] narrated by Stephen Fry and it is absolutely wonderful.



A Study in Scarlet was definitely a great introduction to both Holmes and Watson. It was great to see how their friendship started and the beginning of their time at 221B Baker Street.

The case itself was intriguing and I especially enjoyed Part 2, where we got to travel to Salt Lake City and witness the events that led to the murders in London.



While the case was intriguing it was also just really bloody tragic and sad and I did come away from this story kind of bummed out. BIG
Spoiler I was totally on Jefferson Hope's side.
Still, all in all this was great and I'm so excited to continue.