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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Podría ser mi puntuación más baja hasta el momento. Me ha decepcionado bastante, porque al ser Sherlock Holmes y la gente volverse tan loca me imaginaba que sería para tanto. No es así. Lo que más he disfrutado podrían ser ciertas frases de algunos personajes (sobre todo del Sherlock), pero nada más. El crimen y la razón de este ha estado bien, pero ha sido la narrativa y el ritmo de la historia lo que ha hecho que un libro de menos de 200 páginas se me haya hecho más largo que libros de 400-500. En algún momento le daré otra oportunidad a alguno de los otros libros de la biblioteca de Sherlock Holmes, pero no sé cuándo.
4.5 Stars
This was a very enjoyable read! I liked the writing style and quirky characters. I can definitely see why the Sherlock Holmes fandom if so big. I loved the way the beginning of the second part of the story completely flipped from mystery to western. It was very unique, but somehow it worked. I'll definitely try to pick up the other books in the series.
This was a very enjoyable read! I liked the writing style and quirky characters. I can definitely see why the Sherlock Holmes fandom if so big. I loved the way the beginning of the second part of the story completely flipped from mystery to western. It was very unique, but somehow it worked. I'll definitely try to pick up the other books in the series.
lowkey was confused about part two but it came full circle
Mr. Holmes makes his grand debut and what a wild adventure he takes you on! The detective shows his masterful skills in deduction by solving the case of the murder of Drebber and Stangerson, taking you on a wild ride in the meantime.
Plus you get to learn about important Mormon figures and in that way there's a lot of historical non-fiction here.
Plus you get to learn about important Mormon figures and in that way there's a lot of historical non-fiction here.
I’m enjoying comparing the original to the modern television adaptation with Benedict Cumberbatch. Pretty fun to see how the original details were changed but the overall story is the same. Next, I’ll probably read the graphic novel version that has been on my bookshelf for ages. This audio book also included The Speckled Band. The first Sherlock Holmes story that I ever read. Ah memories. Took me right back to middle school and Ms. Moody’s literature class.
When I was 20 I read all the Sherlock Holmes stories straight through in order of publication, and I don't know that I've ever re-read more than a few since (never-you-mind how many) years later. Listened to this on audio, didn't know if I liked the narrator at first but he grew on me. I still thought the Mormon part was sort of creepy, just like the first time, but it's introduction to Holmes and he was born a fully formed character. Next, please.
Could have done without the Mormon subplot which showcases neither a good understanding of Latter-day Saints nor of Utah itself. The Sherlock-centric parts were great though and it's wonderful to see the beginnings of the dynamic duo that is Sherlock and Watson.
As I watched him I was irresistibly reminded of a pure-blooded well-trained foxhound as it dashes backwards and forwards through the covert, whining in its eagerness, until it comes across the lost scent.
REREAD 2024. However many times Goodreads says I've read this, I've probably read it 5 more times than that. I treat the audio version of it as a lullaby on so many nights when I can't get to sleep. Definition of a comfort read for me; especially the version read by Charlton Griffin. Every time I read it I notice a new little detail, and I become more enraptured. Idk, the start of Holmes and Watson's friendship genuinely makes me emotional?? Shut up. Stop looking at me.
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“They say that genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains,” he remarked with a smile. “It’s a very bad definition, but it does apply to detective work.”
REREAD 2022. Nothing much to say; loved this as always. Especially after recently rereading the last book in the series. It's so interesting to track Holmes' growth, and the changes (subtle and otherwise) in the way Doyle writes him.
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“Wonderful!” I ejaculated.
“Commonplace,” said Holmes, though I thought from his expression that he was pleased at my evident surprise and admiration.
REREAD 2020: Loved it as always. A lot of my love is caught up with the nostalgia I always feel, because I mean, this clearly isn't perfect. But Holmes and Watson are two of my all time favourite characters.
I usually just read this or listen to the Charlton Griffin audiobook, but this time I listened to the new Stephen Fry audio while reading. I do like Stephen Fry's voice and I think his performance was great. But it did take me a while to get used to it because I've listened to the Griffin version (especially of this particular book) so many times that I practically have all his quirks and cadences memorised, and it was weird not to hear them. I particularly felt it when it came to Holmes' voice. I ADORE Griffin's Holmes voice, and Fry's voice for him is nothing like it. On the other hand, because I'm not used to this version, I paid a bit more attention, and found myself noticing a few more details that I might have glossed over before.
A treat, as always.
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Always a banger.
I was totally not expecting the Fundamentalist Mormon backstory. When the second part of the book started, it was sudden, and I wondered whether I had picked up a shoddy online transcription. Once the names Stangerson and Drebber were mentioned, though, then I was relieved and interested.
I've seen numerous other depictions of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, but never had taken the time to read the originals by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I very much enjoyed it, but I do agree with other commenters that Sherlock isn't a particularly nice fellow. But, I suppose if he gets the murderer in the end, that was all that mattered to Doyle.
I've seen numerous other depictions of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, but never had taken the time to read the originals by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I very much enjoyed it, but I do agree with other commenters that Sherlock isn't a particularly nice fellow. But, I suppose if he gets the murderer in the end, that was all that mattered to Doyle.
I've never really been one for mysteries, but I decided to look into some of the Sherlock Holmes books out of curiosity. It was an amusing story, though the end felt very detached.