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A review by theatrenerd_
Sherlock: A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Very interesting read. Loved the last chapter particularly where Holmes explains his thought processes to Watson — proving how well thought-out the entire book was.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder