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I expected Sherlock Holmes to be my favorite protagonist, Watson my favorite sidekick, Doyle my favorite mystery novelist. Unfortunately none of that is true. This is the second book of the collection and the second one I have read. The first is full of hateful prejudice, and this one is just dull. I am so disappointed.
However, Stephen Fry, who is narrating the audio version I am listening to is definitely as good as I expected. In fact, he is better. It is apparent that he loves the characters ...more
However, Stephen Fry, who is narrating the audio version I am listening to is definitely as good as I expected. In fact, he is better. It is apparent that he loves the characters ...more
From BBC Radio 4 Extra - Sherlock Holmes:
A young woman comes to Holmes and Watson looking for her father.
A young woman comes to Holmes and Watson looking for her father.
I am beginning to see how and why Sherlock Holmes has become such an icon. These tales are well written and despite the fact that they are all over a hundred years old, they read just as fresh today as I can imagine they were received then. The Sign of The Four deals with a hidden treasure stolen from India during one of India's rebellions, and the revenge of those that had it stolen from themselves. I am beginning to pick up on the origins of Sherlockian lore, such as The Baker Street Irregular
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