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A Study in Scarlet
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bookshelves: oancc-2016, det-conan-doyle-plus, read-again, zz-owned-books, buddy-read, group-read, detectives-buddy-sh-2020-21
Dec 31, 2015
bookshelves: oancc-2016, det-conan-doyle-plus, read-again, zz-owned-books, buddy-read, group-read, detectives-buddy-sh-2020-21
Read 2 times. Last read July 31, 2020 to August 4, 2020.
August 2020 5 stars ⭐️
Group read for English Mysteries, as part of ongoing a complete Holmes buddy read.
So having just finished this book, I am seriously considering upping my rating to 5 stars. I had forgotten how good it was, even the bit that I had previously found rather boring, (view spoiler).
So I shall have to give serious thought over the next few days as to whether the wonderful scenes of the first encounters between Holmes and Watson, and the investigation into the "Study in Scarlet", warrant an upgrade to 5 stars.
January 2016 4 stars ⭐️
Having recently read some of ACD's Challenger books I was well used to and at ease with the writing style, and it felt like coming home to a cosy room. I have read a Study in Scarlet before, many years ago, but remembered little of it, now I realise it was certainly the weakest of the novels, given that half of it is background after the event.
Having said that it was enjoyable, and brought me back into the Holmes fold, where I haven't been for many a year. It re-reminded me that in my opinion Jeremy Brett is THE archetypal Holmes actor. I see his face and mannerisms as I read, or was he just so good in dedicating the remainder of his acting career and life to Holmes that his interpretation is just so accurate. Anyway having re-read this I shall endeavour to read more Holmes thru the year.
Group read for English Mysteries, as part of ongoing a complete Holmes buddy read.
So having just finished this book, I am seriously considering upping my rating to 5 stars. I had forgotten how good it was, even the bit that I had previously found rather boring, (view spoiler).
So I shall have to give serious thought over the next few days as to whether the wonderful scenes of the first encounters between Holmes and Watson, and the investigation into the "Study in Scarlet", warrant an upgrade to 5 stars.
January 2016 4 stars ⭐️
Having recently read some of ACD's Challenger books I was well used to and at ease with the writing style, and it felt like coming home to a cosy room. I have read a Study in Scarlet before, many years ago, but remembered little of it, now I realise it was certainly the weakest of the novels, given that half of it is background after the event.
Having said that it was enjoyable, and brought me back into the Holmes fold, where I haven't been for many a year. It re-reminded me that in my opinion Jeremy Brett is THE archetypal Holmes actor. I see his face and mannerisms as I read, or was he just so good in dedicating the remainder of his acting career and life to Holmes that his interpretation is just so accurate. Anyway having re-read this I shall endeavour to read more Holmes thru the year.
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Reading Progress
December 31, 2015
– Shelved
December 31, 2015
– Shelved as:
oancc-2016
December 31, 2015
– Shelved as:
det-conan-doyle-plus
December 31, 2015
– Shelved as:
to-read
December 31, 2015
– Shelved as:
read-again
January 6, 2016
– Shelved as:
zz-owned-books
January 20, 2016
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Started Reading
January 23, 2016
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Finished Reading
July 31, 2020
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Started Reading
July 31, 2020
– Shelved as:
group-read
July 31, 2020
– Shelved as:
buddy-read
August 4, 2020
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Finished Reading
August 30, 2022
– Shelved as:
detectives-buddy-sh-2020-21
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Apr 22, 2020 09:41AM
I've just read this and it wasn't until I was writing a few words that I remembered Jeremy Brett - I was thinking of the more recent adaptation as I read. But I think you are right - he was brilliant as Holmes :)
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Dawn wrote: "I've just read this and it wasn't until I was writing a few words that I remembered Jeremy Brett - I was thinking of the more recent adaptation as I read. But I think you are right - he was brillia..."Thanks Dawn, I'm glad you agree. This review was from 5 years ago now and its about time I re-read this book and more.
So, in the group "English Mysteries Club", I am hosting an 18 month (relaxed) group Buddy Read of all of The Holmes novels and short stories. I commence in June and everyone is welcome to dip in and out as they wish or read them all along with me and the group.
Thanks Adrian, I've joined the group :)
Dawn wrote: "Thanks Adrian, I've joined the group :)"Wow, is that on my recommendation or were you already a member and I just hadn't noticed or checked ha ha.
I wasn't aware of the group until you said! Looks right up my street. By the way, having just read it as my very first Holmes book, I agree that 'Study in Scarlet' is not a great starting point 👍
Dawn wrote: "I wasn't aware of the group until you said! Looks right up my street. By the way, having just read it as my very first Holmes book, I agree that 'Study in Scarlet' is not a great starting point 👍"Oh well I'm glad you joined that group. There should be some good reads as well as the Sherlocks.
And thanks for confirming my thoughts that "Study" is not a good place to start.
Glad to hear the reread worked even better than before :) . Great review Adrian!
Federico wrote: "Glad to hear the reread worked even better than before :) . Great review Adrian!"Thanks Federico 😊
