The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Oxford World's Classics)
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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After having read "The Hound of the Baskervilles" children's version at the age of 10, for some reason I believed that I knew all there was to know about Mr. Holmes. When the whim struck me I started reading "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and discovered that there is far more to these stories than I had originally given credit for. This is a series of short stories, told from the voice of Holmes' famous confidant Dr. Watson.
This is a series of mysteries that Sherloc...more
This is a series of mysteries that Sherloc...more
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Read in January, 2008
enjoyable, light and easy reads before bed. the size of the short stories are perfect for before sleeping off for the evening.
Doyle's books are perfect for picking up new words and learning vocab. The following are the words that I was a little more curious about:
effusive - unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve
Bohemia - A historical region and former kingdom of present-day western Czech Republic. The Czechs, a Slavic people, settled in the area between the 1st and 5th centuries A.D...more
Doyle's books are perfect for picking up new words and learning vocab. The following are the words that I was a little more curious about:
effusive - unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve
Bohemia - A historical region and former kingdom of present-day western Czech Republic. The Czechs, a Slavic people, settled in the area between the 1st and 5th centuries A.D...more
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Read in December, 2007
So far this collection of short stories has been marvelous.
"Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb" was a gruesome little gem illustrating the strange comic stoicism of British gentlemen.
"A case of identity" was a cruel little plot and I guessed this one! I was so proud of myself. I figured out who the ne'er-do-well was when the client first presented the facts.
"Noble Bachelor" was another one that I had an inkling about from the beginning, I just didn't kn...more
"Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb" was a gruesome little gem illustrating the strange comic stoicism of British gentlemen.
"A case of identity" was a cruel little plot and I guessed this one! I was so proud of myself. I figured out who the ne'er-do-well was when the client first presented the facts.
"Noble Bachelor" was another one that I had an inkling about from the beginning, I just didn't kn...more
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Read in July, 2007
After reading The Hound of the Baskervilles, which was a deception to me, I've tried to give Sherlock Holmes a new chance to get into me. He didn't succeed.
This book contains short stories telling the adventures of Sherlock and his loyal friend Watson, who narrates them as memoirs. Just like in The Hound of the Baskervilles, I have to point out the clichés and common places (maybe this is on purpose (?) since Sherlock mentions, several times, the common places on the crimes he...more
This book contains short stories telling the adventures of Sherlock and his loyal friend Watson, who narrates them as memoirs. Just like in The Hound of the Baskervilles, I have to point out the clichés and common places (maybe this is on purpose (?) since Sherlock mentions, several times, the common places on the crimes he...more
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Read in February, 2008
I just finished this book this weekend. Btw-really random, but the cover of the book that goes with this review-the print is miniscule, I would advise if any one wants to read this book in the near future, to look for a copy with the cover as a picture of Sherlock Holmes. Its a bigger book, but it's SO much easier to read!!
Anyways, enough about what the book looks like, out of the 12 short stories, I liked all but two. There were a couple that were really good also. All in all, I'm gla...more
Anyways, enough about what the book looks like, out of the 12 short stories, I liked all but two. There were a couple that were really good also. All in all, I'm gla...more
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Read in February, 2008
Ok, so I've read all the ACD Sherlocks long ago. But I recently discovered the old radio podcasts on NPR--so I've been treating myself to 1940s radio broadcasts of these short stories, and I think stories that were not entirely what they were in the books either--new or added ones. The listening quality leaves a bit to be desired, but the STORIES are so wonderful alive and with a burly Dr. Watson (you can picture him, a teddy rosevelt shaped man, brusk and mumbling) and inanely esoteric Holmes...more
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Read in January, 2001
recommends it for:
anyone - even those who don't usually read mystery books
I was surprised and delighted to discover that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle made his mysteries not only about solving an intellectual puzzle through general observations, but about more psychological observations as well. He has a way of observing human nature that resides not only in scientific objective, but in a more human element. I feel like he "gets" people, and is not simply a predictor of their next move.
As this was written long ago, the solving of a few of the mysteries were...more
As this was written long ago, the solving of a few of the mysteries were...more
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Sherlock Holmes doesn't really need reviewing, because there's not an English-speaking person who doesn't know his name. But I will say that I clearly remember being nine years old and thinking that I wanted to grow up to be him, and deciding to spend the rest of my life perfecting my mind so that it might come to be something like his--and come adolescence, I always fell hardest for people who noticed what others didn't. The stories age, the soul presented in them doesn't, and if I'm any bell...more
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Read in August, 2007
It's the end of the world and Watson and Holmes, on the cusp of having their brilliant lives snuffed out by the impending doom decide their simmering sexual tension can go no further.
As they remove their clothes, Watson turns around to see Holmes brandishing a tub of Lemon Curd.
"Holmes!" Watson exclaims, "I know what we're about to do goes against God's nature, but what in the name of all that is Holy are you doing with that breakfast condiment?"
To which Holmes replied,...more
As they remove their clothes, Watson turns around to see Holmes brandishing a tub of Lemon Curd.
"Holmes!" Watson exclaims, "I know what we're about to do goes against God's nature, but what in the name of all that is Holy are you doing with that breakfast condiment?"
To which Holmes replied,...more
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This actually isn't the edition I own - I can't find the one I own online. My edition was purchased at a used-book store, and may be out of print.
In any event, I haven't read all of Sherlock's adventures yet, but the ones I have read I just love.
The short stories are entertaining and clever, and have a touch of humor in them. I love reading about the dense fogs and rain that seem to be an inevitable part of an English winter. It makes me want to curl up in front of a fire!
In any event, I haven't read all of Sherlock's adventures yet, but the ones I have read I just love.
The short stories are entertaining and clever, and have a touch of humor in them. I love reading about the dense fogs and rain that seem to be an inevitable part of an English winter. It makes me want to curl up in front of a fire!
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Read in October, 2007
I read this book off DailyLit.com, a free online service that sends you a snippet of the book every day through e-mail. This one arrived in about 140 installments.
As interesting as the cases were, it was also intersting to get a glimpse into 19th century British life. Although I suspect that this was slightly more glamorous than the normal person's lifestyle. Probably like reading a Clive Cussler book and thinking everyone lives like that today.
As interesting as the cases were, it was also intersting to get a glimpse into 19th century British life. Although I suspect that this was slightly more glamorous than the normal person's lifestyle. Probably like reading a Clive Cussler book and thinking everyone lives like that today.
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Clever, clever and more clever. I love the fantatic, brilliant Sherlock paired up with the ever-so-normal Dr. Watson. The forerunners of the Hercule Poirot and Hastings series and a lot more.
My favorites are: Silver Blaze, and now I can't remember the names of any more. Dear me. But the story of the dog on the moor, and the story about "the women" Irene are my three favorites. I'm sure I'll think of their titles tomorrow. Or at midnight.
My favorites are: Silver Blaze, and now I can't remember the names of any more. Dear me. But the story of the dog on the moor, and the story about "the women" Irene are my three favorites. I'm sure I'll think of their titles tomorrow. Or at midnight.
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Read in January, 1961
recommends it for:
everyone
There is nothing I can say about these stories that has not already been said. Each one is a stand-alone gem, but when taken as a corpus of work, they succeed even more gloriously. I cannot count the number of times I have re-read them, but on every reading, I cherish Holmes and Watson, Professor Moriarity, Irene Adler, Mrs. Hudson, the Baker Street Irregulars, Inspector Lestrade, and the never-ending cast of characters even more.
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Read in January, 2007
I have never read any Sherlock Holmes books, let alone many classics. And I really liked this! Which surprised me! It is so cleverly written. I liked the short stories that were summed up in a few pages. Perfect for when you have kids and not a lot of time to sit down and read.
I loved the character Sherlock Holmes, so perceptive and at times even funny! I secretly wish I was a detective!
I loved the character Sherlock Holmes, so perceptive and at times even funny! I secretly wish I was a detective!
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I was a skeptic, and now I'm a believer. Of course, these stories are strange. Of course, these stories are fanciful. And of course, they are a little ridiculous. But the characterization of different people, and of a very particular era and sensibility of England, is wonderful. These are escapist stories at their very best - jewels in a goose belly, left lovers, and family legacies. Read!
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Read in January, 1995
recommends it for:
people who like Victorian era/people who like detective stories
This is one of my very favorite books; I've read it at least three times. Sherlock Holmes is so tremendously logical - he makes the world seem ordered and correct especially when it's troubling. It's wonderful to watch him bring order to chaotic situations. Plus, you enter the filigree'd world of the nineteenth century, with all of its fun mannerisms and flowery language.
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Read in January, 2005
Book was loaned to me by a friend and was surprised that I read the majority of the short stories. Since the stories can be finished in one sitting, it's easy to put the book down and pick back up with a new chapter after a few days.
Classic Sherlock where nothing is revealed during the investigation, and his solutions are not provided until the very end.
Classic Sherlock where nothing is revealed during the investigation, and his solutions are not provided until the very end.
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Read in April, 2008
This was a good little book. I liked that it was a compilation of a bunch of short stories. It makes it easy to get through when one has time. I'd never really read any Sherlock Holmes before (even though I'd seen his home while I was in London), and after reading this book, I think that I'm nearly as wise as he is. I should have been a detective! :)
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Mysteries have always been my guilty pleasure reading, and it all began with Sherlock Holmes. I recall these stories as some of the first books I read which I couldn't put down, enjoying them into the wee hours of the morning when my eyes blurred from fatigue. Pure, utter enjoyment every one of them!
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Read in January, 1967
recommends it for:
Older children, adolescents, and adults
Probably the first adult fiction I read as a child, and still a favorite. The action, the characters, and of course the plots are fascinating, and I love the idea of Holmes' being able to deduce so much information from so many little clues nobody else notices or understands. Very cool stuff.
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