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A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro
3.0
This was a cute reimagining of Sherlock Holmes. But I don't have any strong feelings or attachment.
Synopsis
This follows Jamie Watson who left the UK and attends a boarding school in Connecticut on a rugby scholarship. When a classmate of his dies in a Sherlock Holmes spoofed murder, Jamie and the famous detectives descendent Charlotte, get wrapped in the investigation.
Overview
This story is told from Jamie's perspective, mirroring the original Sherlock books (which were also told from Watson's POV).
This was good book and the mystery was well done. But I didn't feel any strong connection to the characters or story. I haven't thought about this again since finishing it.
Content Warnings: Drug abuse, murder, sexual assault
What I Liked
1. I loved the parallels between this retelling and the original stories. Charolette has inherited Sherlock's addictive habits, the Watson family has an instruction manual on how to handle the Holmes', the Moriarty's are still the archenemies. Overall it was just a really well done retelling.
2. The characters were well rounded and dynamic. They had flaws but were still likable and relatable.
3. This felt like a classic whodunit mystery - a la Sherlock Holmes. And overall it was well done.
What I Didn't Like
1. I don't know what this story was missing but I just don't feel any strong feelings about this story. The mystery was fine, the characters were fine, but I didn't LOVE any of it. I wasn't shipping the romance like everyone else was, and I just didn't connect to either main character. I haven't thought about this book at all since finishing it.
Overall, I enjoyed this book while I was listening to it, but don't feel strongly about it in any way. However, I did enjoy it enough to pick up the next book on audio. I'm hopeful that my connection will grow as the series continues.
Synopsis
This follows Jamie Watson who left the UK and attends a boarding school in Connecticut on a rugby scholarship. When a classmate of his dies in a Sherlock Holmes spoofed murder, Jamie and the famous detectives descendent Charlotte, get wrapped in the investigation.
Overview
This story is told from Jamie's perspective, mirroring the original Sherlock books (which were also told from Watson's POV).
This was good book and the mystery was well done. But I didn't feel any strong connection to the characters or story. I haven't thought about this again since finishing it.
Content Warnings: Drug abuse, murder, sexual assault
What I Liked
1. I loved the parallels between this retelling and the original stories. Charolette has inherited Sherlock's addictive habits, the Watson family has an instruction manual on how to handle the Holmes', the Moriarty's are still the archenemies. Overall it was just a really well done retelling.
2. The characters were well rounded and dynamic. They had flaws but were still likable and relatable.
3. This felt like a classic whodunit mystery - a la Sherlock Holmes. And overall it was well done.
What I Didn't Like
1. I don't know what this story was missing but I just don't feel any strong feelings about this story. The mystery was fine, the characters were fine, but I didn't LOVE any of it. I wasn't shipping the romance like everyone else was, and I just didn't connect to either main character. I haven't thought about this book at all since finishing it.
Overall, I enjoyed this book while I was listening to it, but don't feel strongly about it in any way. However, I did enjoy it enough to pick up the next book on audio. I'm hopeful that my connection will grow as the series continues.