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The Sherlock Holmes Handbook
by
Ransom Riggs
“My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people don’t know.”
This reader’s companion to the casework of Sherlock Holmes explores the methodology of the world’s most famous consulting detective. From analyzing fingerprints and decoding ciphers to creating disguises and faking one’s own death, readers will learn how Holmes solved his most celebrated...more
This reader’s companion to the casework of Sherlock Holmes explores the methodology of the world’s most famous consulting detective. From analyzing fingerprints and decoding ciphers to creating disguises and faking one’s own death, readers will learn how Holmes solved his most celebrated...more
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Published
March 1st 2010
by Quirk Books
(first published 2009)
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Jan 03, 2013
Alexa
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5 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
Sherlock enthusiasts, detective fans
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This was a fantastic, casual, and quick read. It was difficult to understand the organization of the topics covered in the book, but this did not harm the flow of the book at all; it instead provided a great element of surprise.
Fun fact: Ransom Riggs actually met the editor of this book through a chain of acquaintances, which started with John Green!
Fun fact: Ransom Riggs actually met the editor of this book through a chain of acquaintances, which started with John Green!
What a fun little book! Part how-to, part summary of Holmesiana, this book contains tips for detection bolstered by examples from the Holmes canon, as well as a slew of interesting factoids about the time period and the possible inspirations for Holmes (and Moriarty), and quotes from Holmes and Watson on a variety of topics. Now that I'm done, I want to go back an re-read the original Holmes adventures.
If ever you want to look at the methods of Sherlock Holmes to determine how one would go about interpreting them, then this is the book for you.
From handling children, dealing with royalty and staging a dramatic entrance, this book is full of hints and tips to follow, all of which are taken from the Holmes stories.
A unique look at the techniques Holmes employs in each of the stories, and one that happily compliments.
A must read for Holmes fans.
From handling children, dealing with royalty and staging a dramatic entrance, this book is full of hints and tips to follow, all of which are taken from the Holmes stories.
A unique look at the techniques Holmes employs in each of the stories, and one that happily compliments.
A must read for Holmes fans.
An excellent primer on the critical thinking skills of Sherlock Holmes. How he was able to deduce or discover how each of the crimes were committed. Each chapter details the methods Holmes would use to help him learn things and how he made those discoveries in detail by presenting those actions or thought schemas work in finding details in the minutae.
This is a pretty spiffy primer on how to be able to deduce with logic and knowledge how crimes have been committed both on paper and in real worl...more
This is a pretty spiffy primer on how to be able to deduce with logic and knowledge how crimes have been committed both on paper and in real worl...more
This was a pretty general media tie in to the original canon, but it had a lot of good information on Doyle's world for those who might be overwhelmed by just jumping in to the body of work. It also had interesting information on the Victorian era in general, such as what types of fire arms were in style and how opium dens were really run and the like. It's not a research book, but a good bit of inspiration for people interested in the time period.
A useful summary of Sherlock Holmes' characteristics and expertise. Among many other useful skills, we learn how to crack a safe, how to outwit a criminal mastermind, how to survive a plunge over a waterfall and how to raise bees. Item four on Mr Rigg's list of necessary steps for success in the last pastime is - Procure some bees.
Sherlock's equivocal relationship with women is examined, and the author gives cogent advice, in a ponderous tongue in cheek style, on how to manage siblings and child...more
Sherlock's equivocal relationship with women is examined, and the author gives cogent advice, in a ponderous tongue in cheek style, on how to manage siblings and child...more
Aug 07, 2010
Aoife
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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Good thing about this book: The cover is really pretty
Bad thing about this book: I've no idea at whom this book is aimed.
For someone who is new to Sherlock Holmes the books contain certainly some interesting information about him and give a good overview but they also contain spoilers for many stories (and I don't mean only 'The final Problem')
For someone who already knows the stories the book doesn't really offer anything new. It has only superficial information about the stories and quite a lo...more
Bad thing about this book: I've no idea at whom this book is aimed.
For someone who is new to Sherlock Holmes the books contain certainly some interesting information about him and give a good overview but they also contain spoilers for many stories (and I don't mean only 'The final Problem')
For someone who already knows the stories the book doesn't really offer anything new. It has only superficial information about the stories and quite a lo...more
I actually enjoyed this book. The only downside to it (that I could tell) was that the author seems to skim through the topics fairly quickly. There's not much in-depth discussion. However, it's light-hearted and enjoyable. A good book overall.
I enjoyed this analysis of Sherlock's approach to crime solving and the writer's guides on how to be like him. It is cute and shows how the CSI's have developed from this view of crime and criminals. Many of the things they do now Sherlock was doing to the best of his available technology. It was a fun read.
Quick read and made me want more than anything to go back and re-read Sherlock Holmes! I would have like it to focus on fewer topics and then to go into more detail on those specific chosen ideas.
Any Holmes fan needs to read this. It's a super fun read and I really enjoyed it. It was awesome to delve deeper into a world I already love and learn about the times and life of people who lived in them. I will definitely reread this.
This was a great little book for those who want an intro into the "Sherlock" universe. I preferred the sections with historical perspectives versus the “how-to” sections which are common sense now but revolutionary when the Holmes’ books were written. The best part is the appendix section.
A satirical how-to guide, taking Holmes' methods to heart.
Very, very funny and engaging, although honestly the art was my favorite bit.
Very, very funny and engaging, although honestly the art was my favorite bit.
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Lovely cover. A must-have if you're a Sherlock Holmes fan or you write mystery novels, it has useful information.
I've read a bunch of these fictional-type handbooks, and this one was just as good as any other. It's a brief overview of some of Holmes's techniques and skills, along with a bit about the period. Best read AFTER finishing the original mysteries, or the endings of some might be spoiled.
Just in case you ever needed a guide to Holmesian techniques ...
fun little book and shortcut into how sherlock investigate things.
It is very difficult to find things about Sherlock Holmes that I do not already know, but this book did that in a highly entertaining way. Plus, the author's name is awesome. :)
A bit of a novelty book, but a fun short read.
Now I know how to fake my own death. Heh. Heh.
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Really worth the read.
This is a great little book of Holmesian trivia and techniques: a sort of How-to-be-Sherlock-Holmes manual. Sadly, it cannot give one a genetic predisposition to deductive genius!
Light-hearted and fairly slight, it should nevertheless be a fun read for both the Holmes enthusiast and the general reader.
Oh, and the particular hardback edition I have on my shelf is nicely put together, which adds to the overall bibliophilic experience.
Light-hearted and fairly slight, it should nevertheless be a fun read for both the Holmes enthusiast and the general reader.
Oh, and the particular hardback edition I have on my shelf is nicely put together, which adds to the overall bibliophilic experience.
A How did Holmes Figure it All Out sort of book.
I am going to repeat what another reviewer said and say, "Who is this written for?" It is a bit too superficial for people who know the canon well, but it spoils everything as if you should know everything already. I kinda felt, why am I reading this? It is beautiful, though, and entertaining enough for me to finish it. I thought it would be more like those silly "How to Survive A..." books. Oh well.
Now i'm ready to be a detective. Elementary.
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Aug 26, 2011
Sammy
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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The Sherlock Holmes handbook is a real cute book, but it seems to be greared towards those less familiar with the canon.
It would be great if I was a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes. But I am not. It was interesting.
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