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daphne2000's review against another edition
3.0
Full Disclosure: I've never actually read a Sherlock Holmes book... But I have seen the RDJ movies and the BBC show :)
This book had some pretty interesting things in it, and it was obvious that the author did a lot of research, but there were so many parts that were super boring and I just skipped over them.
Still, if you like Sherlock Holmes (even if you've never read the books) or if you even just like detectives, you should definitely give this book a try.
This book had some pretty interesting things in it, and it was obvious that the author did a lot of research, but there were so many parts that were super boring and I just skipped over them.
Still, if you like Sherlock Holmes (even if you've never read the books) or if you even just like detectives, you should definitely give this book a try.
catherine_t's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this much better than A Brief History of Sherlock Holmes. Written rather tongue-in-cheek, The Sherlock Holmes Handbook gives the reader lessons in being the great detective. Included are essays on crime-solving, faking one's death, and how to deal with women and children.
hlevine's review against another edition
3.0
Quick read and made me want more than anything to go back and re-read Sherlock Holmes! I would have like it to focus on fewer topics and then to go into more detail on those specific chosen ideas.
roomoor's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. Definitely worth checking out. It's very fitting that the piece of paper I picked out of my TBR jar to read after this said: Sherlock Holmes. The Sign of Four here I come. =D
bookwomble's review against another edition
3.0
This is a great little book of Holmesian trivia and techniques: a sort of How-to-be-Sherlock-Holmes manual. Sadly, it cannot give one a genetic predisposition to deductive genius!
Light-hearted and fairly slight, it should nevertheless be a fun read for both the Holmes enthusiast and the general reader.
Oh, and the particular hardback edition I have on my shelf is nicely put together, which adds to the overall bibliophilic experience.
Light-hearted and fairly slight, it should nevertheless be a fun read for both the Holmes enthusiast and the general reader.
Oh, and the particular hardback edition I have on my shelf is nicely put together, which adds to the overall bibliophilic experience.
jenmulsow's review against another edition
4.0
I found this randomly at my library. It was such a cute little book. Highly recommend!
roomoor's review
4.0
4.5 stars. Definitely worth checking out. It's very fitting that the piece of paper I picked out of my TBR jar to read after this said: Sherlock Holmes. The Sign of Four here I come. =D
alicea's review
4.0
The Sherlock Holmes Handbook is a step-by-step instructional manual on how anyone can mold themselves into a consulting detective just like Arthur Conan Doyle's creation. More than that, Riggs provides the reader with trivia, factoids, and beautiful drawings of the detective in action. This book is excellent for anyone whether they're just being introduced to the famous detective or if they've been a diehard fan for many years. It's always fun to revisit old friends and bone up on the tricks of the trade. ;-)
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