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amnunes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Murder
theatrenerd_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The second part of this book dragged and is the reason why I considered putting the pace as “medium” — the first half moves incredibly quickly, aided by the fact that this is a short novel anyway. The second part gives the criminal’s backstory but for me it went on too long.
I read this after finishing the BBC adaptation. It was interesting to find the links between the source material and the adaptation, as well as being able to visualise how they televised a mystery solved solely through someone’s in depth thought processes.
I’ve been wanting to read the Sherlock Holmes books for a while and watching the series spurred me on. I’m glad I started this and look forward to reading on.
Minor: Murder
georgiaabigail's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
meagangrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal death and Racism
Moderate: Murder
discodetective's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The mysterious events themselves were so fun! It was feasible and enjoyable to follow Sherlock's logic in where/how he searched locations and why he suspected some people before he revealed his own deductions. I felt like I was also a detective! I'm not exactly sure why he's so condescending, but I found it incredibly grating.
I feel the last section is a slog. We have the perp, so why are we on the other side of the planet, with
Can't forget the racism, of course! It's expected of many things of this time, but I doesn't stop my eyes from rolling right out of my head!
Reading this alongside Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre has me noticing some things despite their vastly differing genres... 👁️👁️📝
Moderate: Confinement, Misogyny, Racism, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
anniebob's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism and Medical content
eva_vva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Terminal illness, Medical content, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug use, Racism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Colonisation
hjb_128's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, and Murder
waytoomanybooks's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Racism, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Blood and Kidnapping
pey333's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Misogyny, Kidnapping, and Death of parent