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The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, Volume III: The Novels (The Annotated Books)
by
Arthur Conan Doyle,
Leslie S. Klinger (Goodreads Author)
The publication of Leslie S. Klinger's brilliant new annotations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's four classic Holmes novels in 2005 created a Holmes sensation. Available again in an attractively-priced edition identical to the first, except this edition has no outer slipcase.Klinger reassembles Doyle's four seminal novels in their original order, with over 1,000 notes, 350 ill...more
Hardcover, Non-Slipcased Edition, 907 pages
Published
November 5th 2007
by W. W. Norton & Company
(first published 1917)
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The pick for book club was actually just The Hound of the Baskervilles, but as I had the book from the library, I thought I'd read the other stories too. As stories go, they were great. You really can't go wrong with Sherlock Holmes for a good, quick mystery. I've had to rate this edition down a star though, because of the annotations. I couldn't ignore them (if there are words I must read them LOL) and I found them both illuminating and annoying. Sometimes the information was beneficial and act...more
After visiting Reichenbach Falls a few months ago, I decided to brush up my Sherlock Holmes, starting at the beginning. So far the first two novels, A Study in Scarlet, and The Sign of Four, have been a disappointment. The stories seem to have been written rapidly and inattentively, with a number of inaccuracies and inconsistencies, and the level of writing is just barely so-so. Actions that go beyond the plot--for example Watson's love-at-first-sight of Mary Morstan--are a little embarrassing i...more
I am currently reading these four novellas in this new annotated volume, which is a revelation and highly recommended. Below is my basic review of these four novella-length stories.
A Study in Scarlet, is actually two stories woven into one. In the first, Holmes and Watson meet for the first time, and one of the greatest working relationships in all of fiction begins. Watson recounts a case of murder where a body was found in a slum in Brixton, with the word "RACHE" car...more
A Study in Scarlet, is actually two stories woven into one. In the first, Holmes and Watson meet for the first time, and one of the greatest working relationships in all of fiction begins. Watson recounts a case of murder where a body was found in a slum in Brixton, with the word "RACHE" car...more
A Study in Scarlet (4/5)
This novel describes Holmes and Watson's first meeting, with Watson being at first unsure what exactly his new roommate does for a living. The mystery itself wasn't one of my favorites; parts of it struck me as a bit contrived, and the long flashback that takes place in Utah and doesn't involve Holmes or Watson bored me a little.
The Sign of Four (5/5)
This is a really good one, if quite short. There's lots of exotic stuff (stolen treasur...more
This novel describes Holmes and Watson's first meeting, with Watson being at first unsure what exactly his new roommate does for a living. The mystery itself wasn't one of my favorites; parts of it struck me as a bit contrived, and the long flashback that takes place in Utah and doesn't involve Holmes or Watson bored me a little.
The Sign of Four (5/5)
This is a really good one, if quite short. There's lots of exotic stuff (stolen treasur...more
This volume contains the 4 Sherlock Holmes novels and a huge number of annotations. If you were ever curious about how close to reality certain scenes of A Study in Scarlet were to reality, the annotations address this and many other bits of trivia. If, like me, you liked the Holmes novels as a child and want to revisit them, I would recommend the annotated versions as they add an additional layer of arcana to the canon.
Am I to assume that persons of the 19th century are prone to fainting when ever in distress. And what was all the ejaculating about? "He ejaculated" and "I ejaculated", makes me wonder what the books are really about.
I truly enjoyed The Sign of Four as that was the first Holmes book I read. The Hound of the Baskervilles was only okay and as one reviewer said where was the mystery?
I truly enjoyed The Sign of Four as that was the first Holmes book I read. The Hound of the Baskervilles was only okay and as one reviewer said where was the mystery?
The stories and novels of Doyle are old friends, always enjoyable, nice to dip into when the mood strikes.
This set (the novels and the stories) is magnificent - the details are sublime, the experience quite engrossing.
Also, your arms get stronger, since each volume weighs around ten pounds.
This set (the novels and the stories) is magnificent - the details are sublime, the experience quite engrossing.
Also, your arms get stronger, since each volume weighs around ten pounds.
I've already read 3 of these novels, one recently, but i cannot wait to see what information may be contained in the annotations. (plus to read the Valley of Fear)
same as for the other.
No one tops Sherlock Holmes!
I found Holmes as a really obnoxious character. I read The Hound of the Baskervilles which is supposedly one of the greatest mysteries ever written but I really found no mystery to it. I don't think I'll be reading any Doyle anytime soon.
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This was a complete surprise as a Christmas gift and what a gift it is! I have already read all the Canon at least once and most many times [ I read the Hound of the Baskervilles EVERY October along with The Scarlet Pimpernell as a birthday gift to myself]. This guy goes into Victorian life and customs and really opens up what sometimes the modern reader is forced to skip over. I could not recomend these 3 editions any more highly.
Hard to believe there are only 4 novels about Sherlock Holmes from Doyle. It's very easy to find all four in the same book. These are wonderful stories. I always enjoyed reading the novels more than the short stories for some reason.
Study In Scarlet and Sign Of Four are my favorite Holmes stories. A joy to re-read. For the Holmes maniac. Full of good background notes, but these stories stand so well without them.
hehe, berhubung gak ketemu versi Indo nya, langsung yg 4 seri ini aja deh!
I love Study in Scarlet!when Sherlock and Dr. Watson met for d first time.=D
I love Study in Scarlet!when Sherlock and Dr. Watson met for d first time.=D
Wonderful collection of all the short stories in the Sherlock Holmes canon. Nicely illustrated and annotated.
Beautiful edition. This never gets old.
Chock full of Holmes-y goodness.
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