A Study in Scarlet Paperback – November 7, 2007

A Study In Scarlet is the first story of the case's of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle passed away in 1930. So his writing contains language that is not acceptable in 2022. Thus be advised that pejorative terms used freely in the 1800s for First Nations people in Utah along side the names Pawnee and Blackfeet.He has received by far harsher criticism because his story wasn't complimentary to those who practice the Mormon religion. However anyone with working understanding of The Mountain Meadows Massacre where 120 Americans were unalived by Mormons posed as First Nations People and did kidnap traumatized children also 1800s understand that this was a problematic time in Utah and the religion didn't operate with clean hands with the Baker-Faucher Wagon train or the First Nations People who were framed. I am a reader from the U.S. So I have seen the PBS series and others on what is known as Americans First 9\11. Sept. 7-11 1857.The story A Study In Scarlet takes place in 3 locations London England, Ohio and Utah states in America. Morons were in Ohio since 1831 so it is possible the author read accounts in Newspapers of his day. Even if the religion hadn't made it to his country at the time.Despite the pitfalls that come with reading literature of this age I have always enjoyed Sherlock Holmes stories. My first experience was my great grandmother reading to me before bed whose copies we still have. (I am sure she left out more complex topics out ) she nevertheless instilled a love for Sherlock Holmes and his deductions that enduresAs I grew teachers assigned A Study in Scarlet in secular and Christian schools. I am actually thankful for being given the opportunity to experience this work through so many teachers, cultures and generations. (One teacher being a Ex-Mo turned Christian and another a Agnostic) I consider myself blessed to be afforded the freedom to have these experiences as someone who loves to read. That is why I will highly recommend this book warts and all to others. This was my first time reading this story by AmazonClassics and I am glad that this faired far better than my free download of Dracula which didn't go well for AmazonClassics.

When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote this story in 1886, little did he know that Mr. Sherlock Holmes would go on to become the most famous detective of mystery. This is the first of these stories, and in it we get to meet Dr. John Watson first, and why he returned to England from the war. When we meet Mr. Holmes, he is in his laboratory doing experiments - what else? - and seems flighty to Watson; but as we know, first impressions can be deceiving. It is not long before he discovers what Holmes does for a living; and he encourages him to take a case when asked by Scotland Yard detectives to intervene.It is in the murder room that Dr. Watson sees Mr. Sherlock Holmes at his best and how he goes about deciphering clues. While it is strange indeed, with Holmes putting his face to the floor, picking up bits of dust, and walking back and forth across the room, he is intrigued and wants to know more. It is here that Holmes gives Scotland Yard detectives Gregson and Lestrade their clues -- and watches while they bungle the case. He, however, is cleverer than that (which we know) and he manages to not only figure out the murderer, but the name also, and where he may be found.After the capture, we are given the story behind the reasons for the murder, and it is very sad and heart-wrenching; it is a story of revenge that carries decades of pain with it. After the man is dispatched to Scotland Yard (no spoilers here; we know he will be captured and taken to the Yard), Holmes explains to Watson how it was done. It is a masterpiece written centuries ago, one that still stands the test of time. How Holmes mind works is an amazing piece of art; how he uses reason and logic and no emotions at all in solving; and how he is satisfied with himself at the end -- these are the true reasons for reading the book. We cannot hope to reach his expertise, nor do we want to; it is enough that these wonderful books are here for our reading pleasure. Highly recommended.

Quite enjoyable. I appreciate the fact that Conan Doyle broke down Sherlock’s Theory of Deduction. Certainly look forward to other detective works from the author.

I’ve been wanting to read the Sherlock Holmes series for so long, now. Only because I have friends who’ve read it and loved it.This is one of those that I went into kind of blindly. I knew Sherlock was a detective, of sorts–I just didn’t really know anything else about these books.From the beginning, the story is told from Watson’s perspective–with only a slight deviation part way through. And Watson is seemingly impressed with Sherlock’s incredible powers of deduction. Sherlock can look at a man and, just by appearance alone, can deduce what the man does for a living and many other little tidbits.Sherlock uses these deductive powers to help the police solve crimes. Funnily enough, the police seem to be bumbling idiots and really do need the help!This isn’t the kind of whodunnit that is easily solvable–which I appreciate. It wasn’t until near the end that we get some of the information that is pertinent to solving the why of the crime.It all ties together nicely and leaves room for more stories. I will be reading the rest of this series, gladly!

This is another one of those books that is hard to review as the main character has become so large that he has stepped of the written page and almost become real, is real to so many people. Reading this I had to try and shrink all the media back until all I had left was the written word before me, to try and imagine I was in a different world at a different time, and that no-one had ever heard the name of Sherlock Holmes.The book is a slight one, but serves as a fitting introduction to a character who stands out almost immediately, and without overlooking things I found Watson to be an equally fascinating creation in his own right, although a much of what he says of himself is played down.At the same time, the book itself becomes a snapshot of a different century, a London that has long gone but is still familiar in all the small ways.The story itself sees an ‘unlucky’ Dr John Watson trying to find a place for himself after returning to England following injury and sickness has invalided him out of the army medical core. Finding accommodation in the capitol to be a little more than he can afford he is introduced by a mutual friend to another in the same situation, the slightly unusual Sherlock Holmes. Although Watson recognises there is a strangeness to Holmes he is attracted to the man’s observations and eccentricities and the two end up sharing rooms at 221B Baker Street.Holmes, it would seem is a consulting detective, spending all his time learning bits and pieces from countless disciplines in order to make himself not just good, but one of the best in the field, something that combined with his mind make him excellent. He is aware of his genius, but does not feel the need to boast about it, more than happy to let others take credit for his work. It would seem as long as a few people, like Watson know and accept the truth then he is happy.Even so, it seems as though he is getting bored of what he is doing, very rarely seeing the need to leave the house to investigate, but when he is presented with a more than interesting case and with a little cajoling from Watson he begins to investigate what becomes their first case together. The mystery is that of a dead body in an empty house, with no sign of violence, but a message written in blood on the wall in another room brings opens a mystery that seem almost impossible to solve…It goes without saying that Holmes manages to solve it and in an entertaining style. Conan-Doyle is a great storyteller, keeping the reader enthralled and bringing them back again and again so that the pages seem to fly by! The world of which he is writing is modern to him, so there are some lovely touches that help open the world to another time for us.The resolution to the story is satisfying, although it might be considered slightly annoying to watch Holmes start to work it out, but not reveal everything until he talks Watson through it at the end.There is an unusual set up in that we get the murder and mystery, see it virtually resolved, then get thrown back in time to another continent as we are shown the events that led up to the murder, before having Holmes and Watson back to wrap it up. It is an interesting device to use, but it does come across a quite a break, snapping the reader out of the story and then back in again. I will not deny that the story as presented is interesting, but it seems an odd way of going about it.The revelation itself is a good one. It shows that things are not as clear cut as they might have seemed and the sympathies of the reader (well this one) were not where I would have thought they would have been.There is a little bit of a rather neat wrap up, but it did not detract from the story too much.Most importantly you can see why Holmes and Watson were to become the iconic figures they deserved.

“To a great mind, nothing is little,' remarked Holmes, sententiously.”⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Sherlock Holmes and John Watson become acquaintances and living partners throughout this book. Part one covers a case bought to Holmes’ attention from the police, and Holmes solves it for them. Part two details exactly what happened to the man who ‘murdered’ the others, and how he was getting his revenge.Honestly I’ve never actually read any of the Sherlock Holmes books, so it was good to actually read some of the literature behind the TV series, and I could see them acting it out on my head! Sir Conan Doyle has a talent for writing, as Holmes has a talent for solving cases!

I've always loved Sherlock Holmes on screen in practically every incarnation, from Basil Rathbone to Jeremy Brett and beyond. However I have never really enjoyed actually reading the stories and often choose to try to read one when I can't sleep and they tend to work like a charm for curing insomnia. I thought perhaps the problem was that I started with the short stories so I decided to begin at the beginning and read the novel where it all began, A Study In Scarlet.The novel is in three parts and the first part - the best - covers the first meeting of Holmes and Watson and the first murder case they investigate together. This was gripping and quite exciting but just as the investigation reaches a climax the novel veers off into section two and to the back story of the murderer and his eventual victims. This part really dragged and is why I busted what initially seemed like a four star read down to a three star. The pace picks up again when the story returns to London for the denouement but the odd structure with the big dip in the middle really takes the wind out of it's sails.I did enjoy reading this and intend to try The Sign of Four next.

The essential tie-in guide with the new BBC television drama series of `Sherlock' that is a must-have edition to any fans collection and bookshelf. The first debut episode took its inspiration from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's work `a study in scarlet' thus introducing the reader to Sherlock Holmes from the very beginning illuminating you on one of the most memorable and distinctive characters within fiction and literature. You are taken on a journey of discovery with a concoction of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings and revenge all in one volume that you will be unable to put down. World famous characters such as Sherlock's trusted side-kick Doctor Watson and the infamous Inspector Lestrade join forces to solve cases of such magnitude and depth one would have to know the criminal mind inside out to catch the mysterious killer who stalks London's streets. As a fan of not just the new series adaptation of Sherlock but also the previous works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, I for this reason was extremely keen to `go behind the scenes' and find out what makes Sherlock Holmes `tick' therefore what makes him such a noticeable character that is totally unique and utterly fascinating. It is the background detail which makes this book so intriguing and absorbing, hence I cannot recommend it highly enough alongside the first episode as it will shine a light onto what you have seen by expanding and adding to your current knowledge. With a most personal, thought-provoking and insightful introduction by Stephen Moffat this book has to be the preferred choice for all readers who love crime, mystery and detection with `the science of deduction' it is an outstanding read that proves just how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's work will live on for so many years to come.

This is the first of the Sherlock Holmes series and well worth reading. The first part gives Dr. Watson's account of being introduced to Sherlock Holmes and then the discovery of two murders. The second part is set twenty years earlier and provides the motive for the murders.The second part of the book is based around the Mormons who are shown in very bad light. (Something Arthur Conan Doyle was criticised for at the time of publication.)I have recently read the very interesting autobiography of Ann Eliza Young, called 'Wife no. 19' which was published 10 years earlier than Conan Doyle's book. There is a lot of similarity in the two stories, one factual, this one fictitious, and I feel it is highly probable than Conan Doyle was inspired by Ann Young's harrowing life story. This hasn't spoilt my reading of this Sherlock Holmes book; in fact it has made it more believable. So I would highly recommend reading both books.