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e_ski's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Racism
theatrenerd_'s review against another edition
dark
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I preferred this to A Study in Scarlet, although it followed a similar structure. Loved this and the appearance of the Mary Morstan plotline!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Ableism and Murder
acogna's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Racism
lavenderlion's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
It was hard to get through this Holmes’ story due to Conan Doyle’s racist and pro-imperialist biases.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
annoying_bookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
elenavillan's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Colonisation
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
owlish1's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Note: the handling of Sikh characters from India uses language which is expected of 1890, so go in expecting that
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
eirinstiva's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism