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A Study in Scarlet (Sherlock Holmes, #1)
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This was a reread. I have read this book many times. It still holds up well. Sherlock Holmes is here, intact, unchanged, canon.
Both Lestrade and Watson are a foil to Sherlock's genius. I liked reliving the case and its unraveling. It was a nicety to concentrate on the serious side but also the humor. Rache!
Books like this always hold up. The prose is so modern sounding. Books that came after ASiS, are sometimes so outdated. But not here. Sherlock's various incarnations - I wouldn't say pale in comparison - but they make me yearn for reading Doyle's masterpiece.
Both Lestrade and Watson are a foil to Sherlock's genius. I liked reliving the case and its unraveling. It was a nicety to concentrate on the serious side but also the humor. Rache!
Books like this always hold up. The prose is so modern sounding. Books that came after ASiS, are sometimes so outdated. But not here. Sherlock's various incarnations - I wouldn't say pale in comparison - but they make me yearn for reading Doyle's masterpiece.
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Jun 29, 2018 05:58AM
Great review, Luffy!!😊
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Paula wrote: "Terrific when older books still hold up. Nice review, Luffy!"I wish to read popular classics, but I'm so wired that I need to pick them carefully. Thanks!
Federico wrote: "That Rachel sure was one mysterious girl LOL. Cool review Luffy! Truly a timeless masterpiece."Indeed it is a masterpiece! Thanks and wish you Happy Reading!
Anirudh wrote: "I have to get back to Sherlock this year. Haven't read his stories in a long time"I was thinking of reading The Return of Sherlock Holmes. Will get to it soon rather than sooner though.





