The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes, #5) in Around the World in 80 Books

Jul 24, 2011 Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance rated it it was amazing

Shelves: quest, kids-1001, children-s-books, must-read, mystery, the-classics-club, adventure

This is a book I never expected to like. I have to admit that I sometimes get lost in books with complicated plot lines. My perception of this book was that it might be overly dramatic. I sometimes find books regarded as classics as intimidating. I was very worried that I might get lost in the plot or that the story might be overly dramatic or that I might find the text to be intimidating.

I’m happy to report that none of these things happened. I found this book to be one of the best books I’ve r ...more

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Jan 05, 2010 Laura rated it really liked it

Shelves: xx-2010-xx, classics

**4.5 stars** Why, why, why have I taken this long to read an Arthur Conan Doyle novel? Everything you want in a great mystery is right here: a page-turning plot, complete with twists and turns, brilliant writing, delightful, interesting characters, and the creepy English moors. I didn't guess whodunnit, but after hearing Holmes' explanation, I could have if I had paid very careful attention - Doyle plays fair.

There is a reason why this one is a classic. There was nothing forced here. All of th ...more

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Apr 02, 2010 Katie rated it really liked it

Shelves: essential-lifetime-reading

This is my first Sherlock Holmes novel/story, which I felt compelled to read after seeing the movie (lame, I know). I put it off in the past because I expected the Victorian language to be difficult to slog through, and mysteries not being my favorite genre anyway, I avoided these stories entirely. Well, I was really pleasantly surprised with this book. It was short, which helped, but it was easy reading and interesting too. I think the scene-settiing was my favorite part of the book, but the my ...more

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Jul 20, 2017 Andrea rated it liked it

Shelves: fun-mysteries

The original that has inspired so many others, I think this suffers a bit by comparison to later, more complex mysteries. Still, some good chills and thrills.

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Jul 04, 2012 Maria Yohn rated it it was amazing

Loved it! I think I'll be reading many more Sherlock Holmes books in the future. ...more

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Dec 05, 2015 MichelleCH rated it really liked it

Shelves: classics, 1001, mystery, suspense, group-reads, i-love-london, swashbuckling-and-adventure

This was a quick read as I was sucked into the mystery fairly quickly. Additionally, a supernatural twist gives the story a dark and sinister note. Interesting aspects: an escaped convict, surly and mysterious estate keepers and a neighbor and his sister who seem are not what they seem. Decidedly Gothic in tone something that appeals to me as a reader.

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