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This my first Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Book; my first Sherlock Holmes.
I am still trying to figure out how much I liked it. So far, not very much.
Holmes seems a little pompous; Watson seems a little dull.
One thing I did like: the entire affair from start to finish, what happened and how they figured out what happened, was summarized in the last chapter. It confirmed that I had figured out what happened correctly. Affirmation... ah!!
I am still trying to figure out how much I liked it. So far, not very much.
Holmes seems a little pompous; Watson seems a little dull.
One thing I did like: the entire affair from start to finish, what happened and how they figured out what happened, was summarized in the last chapter. It confirmed that I had figured out what happened correctly. Affirmation... ah!!
Personally, I grew up watching crime shows and Holmes reminds me of my father (yes, you read that correctly). I am currently making my way through the Sherlock Holmes omnibus and was afraid to read this one due to rumored ghosts. There are some Halloween elements, so I guess it is perfect for October. Watson narrating did throw me out of the book a few times. It was off-putting. It is interesting how he weaves the atmosphere. It is like he creates a world for Holmes that is separate from the cas
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This is the classic Sherlock Holmes complete with the devil hound.
(3.5 Stars)
Dec 11, 2015
India Lavoyce
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Sara
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Nov 16, 2019
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Feb 09, 2020
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