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bashsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Despite the lack of lesbians, I enjoyed A Study in Charlotte. I think this author has a good handle on what makes anr intriguing mystery, as well as an understanding on how the Holmesesque savant-detective operates. What she doesn't have a great understanding of is the state of Connecticut, which is extremely funny to me as someone who has spent a lot of time there. (Protip: We don't really play rugby over here, not even in the most pretentious tips of New England.)
All-in-all, a solid read. Love the character work especially. Will definitely read the rest of the series.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Classism
-Explosion/bomb -Surveillence (nonconsensual)xaphiro's review
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape and Murder
Minor: Blood and Car accident
professional_grandma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book was positively thrilling and so fun to read. The plot twists and murderous reveals were convincing and brilliantly written. The romance subplot also worked out very well.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, and Sexism
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual harassment
camille_andherbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder