A Study in Scarlet
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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This is the beginning of a series of blogs in which I'll go through each of the books in Sherlock Holmes Collection. What better way to introduce the famous Detective then to start with the book that started it all?
A Study in Scarlet starts out with the Narrator (none other than Dr. Watson) fresh out of the Anglo-Afghan War in need of a flatmate. An old friend of Watson's recommends a detective by the name of Sherlock Holmes, who is interested in a flat on Baker Street. Watson find Holmes in a lab, and is instantly amaze by the man's intellect, and the two move to 221B Baker Street. Of course, not long after moving in together, a terrible murder happens. A man by the name of Enoch Drebber is found dead with "RACHE" written in blood above him.
This book has be one of my favorites in the entire series. It's well written, intriguing, and keeps you wondering until the last page. What really helped keep up the suspense was that this story is the only one in the series that has flashback section. The entire second half of the piece is a flashback! Now, I won't reveal where or why this flashback happens (it would ruin the mystery!) I will say that it's well written, and really draws you into the crime that occurred. Of course, there are some questionable stereotypes about the group in question that is featured in the flashback. I recommend going in with an open mind, and realize that back in the Victorian times, not much was really known about this group.
Another great point about this book is the origins of a lot of the stereotypical "detective" ideas and things. This book is the first detective book to use a magnifying glass during a case. Also, the use of science to detect blood is used here first. In fact, a lot of modern day investigative techniques are first found in the book!
Finally, the character of Sherlock Holmes has to be one of the most fascinating of all time. A man, who isn't even the narrator of his own story grabbing your attention and really keeping you on your toes. I think this alone is why the series has become so classic. Overall, four pearls. (Though, if allowed, I'd give it an additional half pearl!)
I really hope you enjoy my newest string of blogs!
XOXO
Babsie
Another great point about this book is the origins of a lot of the stereotypical "detective" ideas and things. This book is the first detective book to use a magnifying glass during a case. Also, the use of science to detect blood is used here first. In fact, a lot of modern day investigative techniques are first found in the book!
Finally, the character of Sherlock Holmes has to be one of the most fascinating of all time. A man, who isn't even the narrator of his own story grabbing your attention and really keeping you on your toes. I think this alone is why the series has become so classic. Overall, four pearls. (Though, if allowed, I'd give it an additional half pearl!)
I really hope you enjoy my newest string of blogs!
XOXO
Babsie
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