We all know the famous stories and the famous duo of Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes, but are you familiar with these brilliant takes on those old classics? There have been so many stories that are almost indirectly Sherlock Holmes stories, such is the brilliance of Arthur Conan Doyle’s character. And even more than attempt to channel that brilliance in ways that put a fresh new spin on it. These are some of the finest examples of that.
A Study In Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas
This gender reversal cleverly repositions the Sherlock Holmes character to examine how societal roles can often undermine brilliant women. It centers around Charlotte Holmes, a brilliant female detective struggling to advance her career until she adopts the “Sherlock” persona. These themes continue throughout the cast of ancillary characters she meets, all whilst the narrative and setting doesn't veer from vintage Holmes. It’s a clever reimagining that shows how a few small tweaks can fundamentally alter a narrative and strikes a deft balance between homage and originality.
A Study In Honor by Claire O’Dell
By contrast, Claire O’Dell’s A Study In Honor shows how far you can go in putting a unique spin on a story whilst still maintaining the spirit and style of the original. Transporting the fundamental framework of the Sherlock Holmes stories to a futuristic sci-fi setting, and centering it around a pair of queer black women in the middle of a New Civil War allows for a re-examination of race, gender, and sexuality all whilst telling a complex and cleverly plotted mystery.
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