A Study in Scarlet
描述
The story begins with the enigmatic case of a young woman's brutal murder, which baffles the police and stirs both fear and fascination in the community. Holmes, with his unmatched deductive skills, seeks to unravel the tangled web of clues, while Watson, newly returned from war, is both captivated and challenged by his brilliant companion's methods.
As the plot thickens, the narrative shifts to the past, revealing the complexities of a love story intertwined with revenge and deception. Doyle masterfully navigates through shifting perspectives, encapsulating the essence of human motives and the nature of justice.
Through a mix of sharp dialogue and rich character development, the novel invites readers to explore not just a mystery, but the very fabric of society at the time. With every twist and turn, Holmes and Watson's partnership evolves, proving that true friendship can blossom, even amidst the stark realities of crime.
评论
[Review contains minor spoilers]I came for Sherlock Holmes and stayed for John Ferrier. Where can I get me a man like that lol? Honest and hardworking, loyal and protective over his adoptive daughter, recognizes the mormons for the misogynistic cult they are AND celibate? Only in a book could such a perfect man exist.Anyways, everyone knows Sherlock Holmes and I looove, love, love the concept and the characters of Sherlock and John, as well as their dynamic. I've watched all movies and tv shows and finally I'm reading the books (btw if you're looking for a good tv show I can recommend the classic Granada Holmes and Elementary, don't bother with the BBC version unless you have nothing else to do).I never knew the book was parted in two stories, first half with John & Sherlock and the second half was the story of John Ferrier, but of course the story connects to the case. Honestly I didn't expect the second half to hold my attention as it did, I would've read a whole book or series about John Ferrier and his daughter on his own! Final words: Great introduction to Sherlock and John as characters, an actual classic for a reason (unlike some others... looking at you Shadow over innsmouth, ugh.)