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A review by thecosylibrary
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
5.0
This story is the first to feature Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson and Doyle had no idea that they would become the most famous detective duo in literature. The story begins with Watson returning to London after serving in Afghanistan and after discussing with a friend that he is in need of lodgings is introduced to the one and only Sherlock Holmes.
Within a few weeks Holmes invites Watson to a crime scene after receiving a telegram. Upon seeing the victim of the crime Watson describes ‘On his rigid face there stood an expression of horror, and, as it seemed to me, of hatred, such as I have never seen upon human features.’ The story paired with Watson’s often humorous anecdotes and observations makes the story a delight to read.
With Sherlock’s incredible knowledge in botany (‘well up in belladonna, opium and poisons generally. Knows nothing of practical gardening’) , profound in Chemistry and ‘every detail of every horror perpetrated in the century. Paired with Watson’s modest calling as a doctor they make a formidable team.
I highly recommend this read to all Sherlock Holmes fans, old and new, fans of the tv/film adaptations or not. It is certainly a great introduction to the Holmes universe.
Within a few weeks Holmes invites Watson to a crime scene after receiving a telegram. Upon seeing the victim of the crime Watson describes ‘On his rigid face there stood an expression of horror, and, as it seemed to me, of hatred, such as I have never seen upon human features.’ The story paired with Watson’s often humorous anecdotes and observations makes the story a delight to read.
With Sherlock’s incredible knowledge in botany (‘well up in belladonna, opium and poisons generally. Knows nothing of practical gardening’) , profound in Chemistry and ‘every detail of every horror perpetrated in the century. Paired with Watson’s modest calling as a doctor they make a formidable team.
I highly recommend this read to all Sherlock Holmes fans, old and new, fans of the tv/film adaptations or not. It is certainly a great introduction to the Holmes universe.