nrogers_1030's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness, Racism, Sexism, and Stalking
dumbfroggie_readsbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
witchkitty's review against another edition
4.0
La verdad que pensé que no me iba a gustar mucho, pero fue muy bueno y entretenido. Sherlock es tan excéntrico y de cierta forma retorcido en sus métodos que no puedo evitar el quererlo; es que está demente. La primera parte fue entretenida, muertes, Watson y detectives de la policía creyendose que ya descubrieron todo lo del caso. La segunda parte me sacó un poco de onda, pero que bueno fue tirarme el chismón desde el inicio.
avsoispovo's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
lilaccoconut's review against another edition
4.0
Well, it was certainly interesting. We've all seen many iterations in modern-day media of this story in particular; however, reading the original gives new appreciation. Character development (of Sherlock and Watson specifically) is rather scarce in this novella, but the format is different and fun. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle plays a bit with narrative voices to give the story depth. At times, I wasn't sure where things were going, but everything wrapped up quite nicely.
aylaaune's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5
endless_waffles's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Re-read
I can see why people don't like the 2nd half but ngl I was just as invested as I was in the 1st half, although there are better stories later on in the series, I really love how it introduces Sherlock Holmes and Watson's relationship with him plus his making fun of Gregson and Lestrade is a funny highlight that isn't featured as much in the later ones
I can see why people don't like the 2nd half but ngl I was just as invested as I was in the 1st half