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bear_ridge_tarot's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
This is the first book was the world is introduced to the infamous Sherlock Holmes. In his first full adventure, Sherlock makes a grand entrance into the world of crime-solving, along with the help of the good Doctor Watson. He makes his way through the plot with confidence and intellect that baffles the best and brightest of Scotland Yard.
I enjoyed the lengthy explanation of how Holmes figures out the riddle that is the murder. It was so interesting to watch the growth of friendship between him and Watson, and the amount of frustration that he causes to Scotland yard. It's wonderful when an author can create an intelligent character and not have to say 'look he's smart' but can just show the reader through the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Minor: Racism
srk001's review against another edition
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
meganpbennett's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
The first Sherlock Holmes story, featuring the famous meeting between Mr Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Religious bigotry
yourbookishbff's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
I specifically read this to better inform my reread of Sherry Thomas's A Study in Scarlet Women. This gave me new appreciation for the Sherlock-style mystery, a performative mystery that depends on eccentric personalities, a love of chemistry, extravagant disguises and mysterious backstories. I enjoyed it in context!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
bethantg's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
aleserizo's review against another edition
mysterious
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: Death
rafacolog's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
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Nota 3/5= a expectativa destruiu a leitura
Leitura= 10/2018
Achei chatinho no geral, a linguagem antiga também me irrita. É arrastado, um tanto confuso e chega a ser cansativo. Não sei se é tanto um problema com a trama ou porque eu já vi tantas outras versões (filmes, séries e até livros), mas parece batido e nada impressionante.
Merece crédito por ter rendido tantas versões diferentes que me agradaram bem mais que essa, mas não sei se vou continuar a ler os originais.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Racism, and Murder
modernmissgranger's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A fun read! I will definitely continue the series.
I did get a little confused with the jump back in time, but overall a great read.
I did get a little confused with the jump back in time, but overall a great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
filipacmiranda's review against another edition
2.5
A primeira parte da história é interessante. Introduz-nos Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson e o mistério que têm em mãos. A forma como o enredo se desenrola, embora algo rápida, manteve o meu interesse e foi fácil de acompanhar. Por outro lado, iniciar a segunda parte foi como começar a ler um livro novo. Apesar de compreender o intuito do autor – explicar as motivações do assassino –, senti que a forma como este objetivo foi comprido não foi a melhor.
Gostei do primeiro livro da série, particularmente, no que diz respeito a conhecer as personagens principais e a forma como os seus caminhos se cruzam. Espero que, nos próximos volumes, os enredos sejam mais consistentes e que os casos apresentados se revelem mais complexos e desafiantes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism and Racism
havefa1th's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Violence, Medical content, and Death of parent