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published
July 1st 2001
(first published 1902)
by Signet Classics
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Mass Market Paperback, 256 pages
isbn
0451528018
(isbn13: 9780451528018)
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What's the truth behind the legend of the hound of the Baskervilles? Is it really a devil-beast that's haunting the lonely moors? Enter Sherlock Holme...more
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Read in December, 2007
recommends it for:
Anyone who loves Sherlock Holmes, or a good mystery
I just finished teaching this book, and it gave me a new appreciation for the vocabulary and structure of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I was a little nervous about teaching this to 6th graders, as the vocabulary is difficult, and the story is intricately woven together, and can be confusing for younger readers. But as always the girls fell in love with Watson, and were amazed at Sherlock's ability to piece together this puzzle.
This story is set in London and the English countryside of Dartmoor in...more
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I liked the book, but REALLY liked the British film production that I've seen on PBS. It was the scariest thing I've ever watched--ever! I can't wait to see it again!
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Read in February, 2008
I think the writing in this was pretty good, but I felt like he wasn't trying that hard to create a real mystery. There are no red herrings in this book, which is surprising, and in almost every instance where someone is being suspicious, they are. Some things are too obvious and you figure out right away what roles most of the characters are playing. I think it does give a good sense of Arthur Conan Doyle's writing style in general, and I believe this was towards the end of his career... perhap...more
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Read in October, 2008
I just downloaded the free I-Phone application for an I-reader, inclusive of all of the Sherlock Holmes texts. I'm loving every minute of this find, and I've been reading through my favorites all over again as I head back and forth to work every day on the train.
As far as the stories themselves, I'd have to say that the Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Scarlet are probably my two favorite Holmes novels. They felt complete and had a memorable cast of characters. unlike some of the sho...more
As far as the stories themselves, I'd have to say that the Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Scarlet are probably my two favorite Holmes novels. They felt complete and had a memorable cast of characters. unlike some of the sho...more
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Read in June, 2008
Suuuuuuuuuuper sweet. If only Freaken Caleb Carr hadn't done it damage right before I got to it, the GDB SOB . . . apart from that, though: suuuuuuuuuuuper sweet.
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Read in January, 1980
Generally (and rightly, in my view) considered to be the best of the Holmes novels, tHotB is just fantastic from start to finish. Here we find Holmes at the top of his form, piecing together an intricate puzzle from disparate clues - admittedly some of which we aren't properly shown, but such is Conan Doyle's touch that we don't actually complain about this fact (a trait he shares at times with Agatha Christie.
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Read in September, 2008
I picked up this little book after reading a number of the original serialised short stories. What had appealed to me most was not Holmes' irrefragable deductive logic or the intricately constructed cases which the reader is invited to pick apart but the rich characterisation of the protagonist himself. Whether you like Holmes or hate him Doyle has bequeathed literature with a compelling, believable and fascinating personality who fills the narrative space admirably.
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Read in December, 2008
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The Hound of the Baskervilles was a cleverly written book that illustrates Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's unique writing style. A man is murdered by what would seem to be a large blood hound, or is it? I thought that the plot of the book was rather slow, but once it reached the climax it grew very interesting. This book is for advanced readers who can understand difficult words and are good at solving mysteries. - PP
I am currently reading a mystery book called The Hound of Baskerville by Sir Arth...more
I am currently reading a mystery book called The Hound of Baskerville by Sir Arth...more
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Read in October, 2008
in a sentence: sherlock holmes and dr. watson are on the case of a mysterious, super-huge, hell fire breathing, psychotic hound from hades intent on killing all the baskerville men.
i must sheepishly admit that this is the very first sherlock holmes book i've ever read, despite the fact that i own the complete sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle (a gift from my wonderful husband). i was so excited about the cover of the book that i own that i took the time to take a picture of it for th...more
i must sheepishly admit that this is the very first sherlock holmes book i've ever read, despite the fact that i own the complete sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle (a gift from my wonderful husband). i was so excited about the cover of the book that i own that i took the time to take a picture of it for th...more
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Read in October, 2007
recommends it for:
anyone interested in old-time mysteries
The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is a slender novel-size Sherlock Holmes mystery that involves the usual danger, mystery and sleuthing that one would expect from, well, Sherlock Holmes, in his many incarnations.
In <i>Hound<i/>, there is a question of supernatural vs a more mundane, criminal cause of death; it is up to the Holmes and Watson to solve it while protecting the life of a manor's newest master and close-to-end of the family line.
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In <i>Hound<i/>, there is a question of supernatural vs a more mundane, criminal cause of death; it is up to the Holmes and Watson to solve it while protecting the life of a manor's newest master and close-to-end of the family line.
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"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes."
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to investigate the legend of the hound of Baskervilles, after Mr. Charles Baskervilles is found dead in the moors. According to the legend, a savage mad creature haunts the moors and has been killing male members of Baskerville house, in revenge for the evil deeds of Hugo Baskerville, an ancestor of the house.
You wouldn't want me to spoil the su...more
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to investigate the legend of the hound of Baskervilles, after Mr. Charles Baskervilles is found dead in the moors. According to the legend, a savage mad creature haunts the moors and has been killing male members of Baskerville house, in revenge for the evil deeds of Hugo Baskerville, an ancestor of the house.
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recommends it for: Mystery Lovers; Anglophiles
recommends it for: Mystery Lovers; Anglophiles
I was not looking forward to reading The Hound of the Baskervilles, but it was this month's book club selection and, as a good little book clubber, I knew I had to persevere. The book had two strikes against it: 1) I really don't like mysteries and 2) I envisioned several pages about a couple of boring Brits (not to be confused with Monty Python Brits) who occasionally stumbled over a body. One of the great things about book club is that it often proves me wrong. I really enjoyed the book, ...more
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My Grandpa Cannon loved this story, and he often told of a time when he went to see a "picture show" about the Hound of the Baskervilles. "It scared the willies out of me," he said, and then he and his friend had to part ways as my grandpa rode his bicycle home in the dark.
He was thinking about this devil-hound, and then he heard something panting behind him. He pedaled faster and faster, but the panting only got faster and faster too. Then, it was harder and harder to...more
He was thinking about this devil-hound, and then he heard something panting behind him. He pedaled faster and faster, but the panting only got faster and faster too. Then, it was harder and harder to...more
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Read in June, 2008
ya know, i dug it. this was my first time reading Doyle and it took me about 3 chapters to really get into it. but once i did, i really enjoyed the novel. it was fun and entertaining and just a good over all crime thriller. However...
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i was a little let down with the ending. i guessed mid way through the book that the "Ominous brother and sister duo" (whose names escape me at the moment)were really married and that the "brother" was the villain of ...more
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i was a little let down with the ending. i guessed mid way through the book that the "Ominous brother and sister duo" (whose names escape me at the moment)were really married and that the "brother" was the villain of ...more
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Read in July, 2007
recommends it for:
people who like Hitchcock or Gothic novels
I read this book when I was really in the mood for an engaging mystery, and it didn't disappoint. Holmes is a genius, and Sir Conan Doyle isn't afraid to focus on it. In fact, he does so with enough smoke-filled rooms and ruminative poses that you quite feel the suspense of Holmes' very thoughts, without even touching the plot. He also keeps Holmes very human, through his own caprices and through his relationship with Watson. Watson can't match up to Holmes' genius, he is clearly - almost distre...more
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Read in August, 2008
It's simply scandalous that I hadn't read this before now. I had actually read an abridged version when I was in elementary school, and at this point I know the various plot elements well enough that there were no surprises, but reading Doyle's actual prose is definitely worth it. In many ways, this is the pinnacle of the Holmes stories (that I've read at least). One reason for this is the simplicity of the underlying plot: heir to fortune dies under mysterious (possibly supernatural) circumstan...more
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Read in November, 2008
I think I first read this when I was maybe 12, but I was still surprised by the ending. This a quick and satisfying read. I read it over a week during my hour commute (both ways) on the S-bahn, and was so immersed in it that I almost missed my stop several times. A mystery with substance. Eat your heart out Dan Brown!
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recommends it for:
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Read in November, 2008
I listened to this on CD on a road trip and it was great for keeping my mind engaged and always trying to figure out "who done it". I recommend it for road trips or vacation reads. The high british is a bit much at times, but so are Europeans in general so this shouldn't be a shock.
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"Evil indeed is the man who has not one woman to mourn him. - Sherlock Holmes."
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