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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Updated re-read review from 2017 at Brunner's Bookshelf
This is one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes stories. It is full of suspense, intrigue, and action. I have enjoyed every one of Conan Doyle’s Holmes stories, but like anything else I have my favorites.
For its time I can completely agree that this had to be one of the most terrifying books written. In today’s environment where we all seem to be desensitized to a classic ghost story one might not enjoy this if they are expecting to have to sleep with the light on. Still, it has a great deal of thrills that had me on the edge of my seat. In this book Sherlock is called upon to investigate the strange death of Sir Charles Baskerville. The death is blamed on a family curse claiming a giant hell hound is the attacker. Busy with another case Sherlock sends Watson on ahead of him to begin gathering information. I really liked this aspect of the story. It was nice to see Watson shine for a bit instead of being complimented and then criticized by Holmes for every decision he makes.
This is certainly a classic and one I know I will read over and over again. Some parts of the story were a bit predictable, but it was still very enjoyable. I highly recommend this to any reader; I feel it should be one everyone reads at some point in their lives. For those who are fans of classic novels, or mystery, I would wonder why you haven’t read this already.
This is one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes stories. It is full of suspense, intrigue, and action. I have enjoyed every one of Conan Doyle’s Holmes stories, but like anything else I have my favorites.
For its time I can completely agree that this had to be one of the most terrifying books written. In today’s environment where we all seem to be desensitized to a classic ghost story one might not enjoy this if they are expecting to have to sleep with the light on. Still, it has a great deal of thrills that had me on the edge of my seat. In this book Sherlock is called upon to investigate the strange death of Sir Charles Baskerville. The death is blamed on a family curse claiming a giant hell hound is the attacker. Busy with another case Sherlock sends Watson on ahead of him to begin gathering information. I really liked this aspect of the story. It was nice to see Watson shine for a bit instead of being complimented and then criticized by Holmes for every decision he makes.
This is certainly a classic and one I know I will read over and over again. Some parts of the story were a bit predictable, but it was still very enjoyable. I highly recommend this to any reader; I feel it should be one everyone reads at some point in their lives. For those who are fans of classic novels, or mystery, I would wonder why you haven’t read this already.
Great book. It would have gotten 5 stars if it wasn't for the bad representation of dogs. (All dogs are good dogs)
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Criminally clever but quite brief and psychologically uninteresting
I love the font and illustrations of this edition (but I am listening to an audiobook). If the books I read in pdf had the same font, it would have been much easier to read them.
The most Sherlock Holmesy of all the Sherlock Holmes books I daresay.
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:
No
Audiobook narrated by Stephen Fry.
Easily the best of the first three Sherlock Holmes Novel (haven't read Valley of Fear). A bit less “screen time” of Holmes than one would expect, but it was great mystery nonetheless.
Easily the best of the first three Sherlock Holmes Novel (haven't read Valley of Fear). A bit less “screen time” of Holmes than one would expect, but it was great mystery nonetheless.