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nubecato's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
5⭐ A Study in Scarlet
3⭐ The Sign of the Four
3⭐ The Sign of the Four
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Racism, and Death
Moderate: Colonisation, Racial slurs, Gun violence, and Drug abuse
Minor: Religious bigotry, Alcoholism, Ableism, Animal death, War, and Sexism
josefinceh's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
A Study in Scarlet
A study in scarlet comes in two part, which could just as well be two compleatly different books. Never the less a very entertaining read, this is the second time I read this story.
The first part introduces watson and the famous Sherlock Holems. Whil’st Sherlock is described as cold and calculated there is no lack in the amount of charm Conan Doyle has added to the character. There is a lot of rude quips comming from all the characters adding an element of humor.
As the second part rolls around, revealing the backstory of why the crime came to be. This part offers an adventure, drama and even a little lovestory.
The Sign of the Four
This story is a lot more concise compared to A study in scarlet and also not quite as good.
The sign of the four works well with further introducing John and Sherlock and their relationship as they have settled in at 221B bakerstreet. However, if you were reading these books for the detective this might be a disepointment as it focuses a lot more on the thoughts of it’s narrator and the characters he meet, mainly Mary.
The mystery was a little rushed and the villains were not my cup of tea. It felt like whilst the mystery in itself was quite simple there were several elements tossed in to make it feel more complex than it was.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Racial slurs and Ableism
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