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theoretically_reading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Minor: Torture
squirrelz's review
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really liked this one, and it was only slightly racist.
hades9stages's review against another edition
3.0
sherlock’s final canon case. ending as disappointing as it started
nomadicneurd's review
2.0
Kind of underwhelming considering some of Sherlock Holmes classics and also, a lot of colonial-type of language used to describe black, brown, and other foreign people and their customs which (for me) detracted from the mystery/story. I'm sure it was perfectly acceptable to write non-white characters like this back in late 1800s/early 1900s but it is harder/offensive to read this now, especially if you're a POC. I'd recommend checking out ACD's more well-known Holmes classics and skipping this if you have other things on your reading list.
velveteen_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
3.5
readingelli's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, and Murder