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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
O livro é legal, vale a pena o esforço, mas a interpretação na TV/Cinema deixa a historia mais legal.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
my third time reading this book and it’s still just as good & scary. the focus on the moor in the middle of the book always gives me that eerie creepy feeling down my spine. i got it when i first read it at 15 and i got it again now at 27. i think that’s pretty cool
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
one of my favorite sherlock holmes mysteries! also made me realize how incredibly underrated the word “moor” is - obsessed with the imagery throughout the book!
My favorite in the series thus far. It has everything a Sherlockian could ask for on an adventure, save perhaps Benedict Cumberbatch.
Enter the office of Sherlock Holmes: the air is thick with clouds of cigar smoke, white sunlight steams in from the window and outside are the smoggy streets of London. A desk is stacked with neat piles of paperwork, the room littered with an assortment of souvenirs and trinkets each as beguiling and enigmatic as the next. In an armchair by the fire, as deep in thought as he is any other day, sits the investigator himself. Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective inspector is a classic figure of British literature and a distinct influence on crime fiction. The Hound of the Baskervilles is often regarded as the most experimental and sensationalist piece, one that encompasses the somewhat scientific aspect of Holmes adventures with a frightening twist, curbing the path of future literary endeavours. The case of the Baskerville family legend is Holmes’ proudest hour: the chance to smite superstition and articulate a logical explanation to the credulous folk of the English countryside. Whilst the investigator and his partner, Dr Watson, are not perturbed by the irrational suggestion of a monster as the source of the murder, what lurks in the shadows of the moor is a beastly discovery.
There is an old English myth that has haunted the Baskerville descendants for hundreds of years. It is a tale of a harrowing, bloody curse and a ferocious hellhound; a beast impelled by the thirst for death. Yet it desires the Baskerville blood most, bringing an early demise to those who brave the darkness and step out into the moors at night. Although Holmes’ rationality indicates that this is nonsense, a fairytale of sorts, the inhabitants of the surrounding countryside quake with the very mention of the curse. But that does not explain the mystery of the murders, or the sudden deaths which show no sign of malice or butchery. When the doctor of the late Charles Baskerville comes to some interesting conclusions on his patients death, Watson and Holmes are pulled into a case that is twice as dangerous as anything they have uncovered before. For the first time, Holmes challenges his predispositions to query whether the villain he chases could, in fact, be of another world entirely. The adventures of this novel are instantly endearing, a thriller with composure, a fine balance of stimulating conversation and taut action. In fact, there was tremendous clarity in Doyle’s story, never reducing into the unfathomable nor was it wastefully elongated. The case of this murder is littered with a variety of trails and ambiguous clues vital to the conundrum in any commendable detective novel. A gothic ingredient was also apparent in the Western country surroundings: whereas the hills of Wuthering Heights are bizarrely romantic, The Hound of the Baskervilles electrifies the landscapes with a frightening ambience.
Propelled by his aspiration for controversy and eventual justice, Holmes formulaic and idiosyncratic persona ensures this novel is consistently engaging. The lead is a memorable, impressive figure an a champion of crime investigation for later authors to shadow. An apparently insoluble death leads this intrepid duo to test their expertise, calculating a solution that will not only reveal the truth of this mysterious death, but also prevent another before it is too late. In spite of Sherlock Holmes maintaining the lead role throughout these adventures, Dr Watson does take charge of the narrative as Holmes finds himself preoccupied with secretive work. The sidekick is as notable in popular culture as his chief, perhaps finding his admirability in the less intellectual and more humane, average approach to matters. In that respect, he acts as a vista for the audience; tackling new discoveries and red herrings in total parallelism. Doyle prevents Watson’s less individual voice from becoming dreary by filling his narrative with the elevation of mystery and secrets, formatting this through diary entries and letters. Nevertheless, Watson cannot compete with his confederate as a fully compelling character study, despite his scrupulous attention. Resourceful and investigative as he may be, there are few advancements when Watson is concerned. Essentially, there is no substitute for the biting, venerating commentary of the one and only, Sherlock Holmes. The supporting characters, from the escaped convict, Selden, to the arrogant cad that is Jack Stapleton and the suspicious Barrymore couple, complement the Gothic and Victorian nuance.
Doyle’s literary brilliance is the epitome of nineteenth century thrillers; where dim, shadowy descriptions of London’s grim streets and the blustery moors of the Western country offer captivating detail. The dilemma of logical explanation versus the supernatural allows the author to experiment with bizarre and consequently astounding ideals. Ironically, the explorations of The Hound of the Baskervilles reflect Doyle’s own subsequent conversion to spiritualism, which completely contrasts with his scientific background and the ethic of his main character. Having said that, the duplicity of the villain and the swift, intuitive tone that persists here are trademarks of the Sherlock Holmes adventures. Indeed, it would be highly unlikely that the collection would ever be as successful or pleasurable without the determination of its lead and these welcomed traits. Holmes articulates his genius without effort but modesty; littering the tale with stirring, universal conclusions which are commonplace to his mind, “The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes”.
The Hound of the Baskervilles is an illustrious crime novel; fusing wit and satire with the petrifying, startling and occasionally humorous. In this case, Holmes must match his outstanding skill for investigation against an age old curse that is ingrained in English history. The fifth novel in Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson’s adventures, this solid story is bound together by the exhilarating deviation from factuality in favour of supernatural conspiracy. Doyle’s most controversial philosophy lies at the heart of the piece: where our reality has limits, whether logic will always triumph or if there is sometimes no explanation? By deconstructing the foundations of Holmes character, the knowledge and systematic diligence that he reverently admires and relies on, the author strikes fear and unease into his fictional world. Arthur Conan Doyle’s typical Victorian narrative is motivated by Gothic traditions and the advancement of scientific experimentation, enticing readers with the terrifying possibility of a murder without logical reason.
There is an old English myth that has haunted the Baskerville descendants for hundreds of years. It is a tale of a harrowing, bloody curse and a ferocious hellhound; a beast impelled by the thirst for death. Yet it desires the Baskerville blood most, bringing an early demise to those who brave the darkness and step out into the moors at night. Although Holmes’ rationality indicates that this is nonsense, a fairytale of sorts, the inhabitants of the surrounding countryside quake with the very mention of the curse. But that does not explain the mystery of the murders, or the sudden deaths which show no sign of malice or butchery. When the doctor of the late Charles Baskerville comes to some interesting conclusions on his patients death, Watson and Holmes are pulled into a case that is twice as dangerous as anything they have uncovered before. For the first time, Holmes challenges his predispositions to query whether the villain he chases could, in fact, be of another world entirely. The adventures of this novel are instantly endearing, a thriller with composure, a fine balance of stimulating conversation and taut action. In fact, there was tremendous clarity in Doyle’s story, never reducing into the unfathomable nor was it wastefully elongated. The case of this murder is littered with a variety of trails and ambiguous clues vital to the conundrum in any commendable detective novel. A gothic ingredient was also apparent in the Western country surroundings: whereas the hills of Wuthering Heights are bizarrely romantic, The Hound of the Baskervilles electrifies the landscapes with a frightening ambience.
Propelled by his aspiration for controversy and eventual justice, Holmes formulaic and idiosyncratic persona ensures this novel is consistently engaging. The lead is a memorable, impressive figure an a champion of crime investigation for later authors to shadow. An apparently insoluble death leads this intrepid duo to test their expertise, calculating a solution that will not only reveal the truth of this mysterious death, but also prevent another before it is too late. In spite of Sherlock Holmes maintaining the lead role throughout these adventures, Dr Watson does take charge of the narrative as Holmes finds himself preoccupied with secretive work. The sidekick is as notable in popular culture as his chief, perhaps finding his admirability in the less intellectual and more humane, average approach to matters. In that respect, he acts as a vista for the audience; tackling new discoveries and red herrings in total parallelism. Doyle prevents Watson’s less individual voice from becoming dreary by filling his narrative with the elevation of mystery and secrets, formatting this through diary entries and letters. Nevertheless, Watson cannot compete with his confederate as a fully compelling character study, despite his scrupulous attention. Resourceful and investigative as he may be, there are few advancements when Watson is concerned. Essentially, there is no substitute for the biting, venerating commentary of the one and only, Sherlock Holmes. The supporting characters, from the escaped convict, Selden, to the arrogant cad that is Jack Stapleton and the suspicious Barrymore couple, complement the Gothic and Victorian nuance.
Doyle’s literary brilliance is the epitome of nineteenth century thrillers; where dim, shadowy descriptions of London’s grim streets and the blustery moors of the Western country offer captivating detail. The dilemma of logical explanation versus the supernatural allows the author to experiment with bizarre and consequently astounding ideals. Ironically, the explorations of The Hound of the Baskervilles reflect Doyle’s own subsequent conversion to spiritualism, which completely contrasts with his scientific background and the ethic of his main character. Having said that, the duplicity of the villain and the swift, intuitive tone that persists here are trademarks of the Sherlock Holmes adventures. Indeed, it would be highly unlikely that the collection would ever be as successful or pleasurable without the determination of its lead and these welcomed traits. Holmes articulates his genius without effort but modesty; littering the tale with stirring, universal conclusions which are commonplace to his mind, “The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes”.
The Hound of the Baskervilles is an illustrious crime novel; fusing wit and satire with the petrifying, startling and occasionally humorous. In this case, Holmes must match his outstanding skill for investigation against an age old curse that is ingrained in English history. The fifth novel in Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson’s adventures, this solid story is bound together by the exhilarating deviation from factuality in favour of supernatural conspiracy. Doyle’s most controversial philosophy lies at the heart of the piece: where our reality has limits, whether logic will always triumph or if there is sometimes no explanation? By deconstructing the foundations of Holmes character, the knowledge and systematic diligence that he reverently admires and relies on, the author strikes fear and unease into his fictional world. Arthur Conan Doyle’s typical Victorian narrative is motivated by Gothic traditions and the advancement of scientific experimentation, enticing readers with the terrifying possibility of a murder without logical reason.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
My first Sherlock book. A quick read with some good twists. Still, I think Holmes is too condescending for my taste.