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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
It's such a joy to finally actually read this classic series. I enjoyed the mysteries in this entire anthology and of course Sherlock and Watson's relationship is always entertaining. Sherlock has a number of cases in this one and he's determined to solve them all. This series of short stories actually runs the gamut from really a recounting of Sherlock's first case to his last. I love the way Watson retells his friends unique way of discovering what happened. Sherlock is of course the world's foremost detective and worthy of all the attention.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I took my time reading this collection, but toward the end I really went to town with it. Knowing some major points from the latter books, I immediately dove into The Return of Sherlock Holmes upon finishing The Memoirs.
If you like Holmes you'll like this collection of stories. Though not as strong as some of the earlier works, it still stands out for some major character development and Doyle's excellent portrayal of Watson and Holmes.
If you like Holmes you'll like this collection of stories. Though not as strong as some of the earlier works, it still stands out for some major character development and Doyle's excellent portrayal of Watson and Holmes.
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
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
I read all the Sherlock Holmes stories cover to cover years ago, haven't re-read any in a long time. I bought a fancy copy of this used, and idly opened it, and without planning to read the whole thing. I have read so many fake Sherlocks in the ensuing years it was nice to remember I was reading REAL Holmes, and I didn't have to worry that he was secretly Jack the Ripper or married to Irene Adler or that Watson was really a girl. Whew.
Found some of the stories quite boring, but overall a fun read. The writing style of this book seemed more slow than the others in the series, which made it more difficult to get through, hoping that the next book isn't as slow.
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. It's like old timey CSI, and now I get what made these stories popular. They are fast paced and fun, they always have a twist, and they never go on for too long. The stories are chock full of hilarious old fashioned British-isms, ("Well I'm a blind beetle!") and the last story is all about Moriarty. What more could you ask for? Now I need to read the novels too.
